Job Description

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children/young people, including those who have special physical, emotional, and educational needs
• To provide one to one support to identified pupils who require specialised support
• Although the role is predominantly based in early years, there may be at times a requirement to provide one-to-one support to other pupils across the school

Possible start date - 4th January 2022

About the Applicant

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

• To effectively use ICT and use of other equipment eg photocopier, guillotine, laminator
• Ability to relate well to children and adults
• To work constructively as part of a team
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and seek learning opportunities
• Approachable and resilient
• Excellent communication skills

Personal qualities

• Some experience of working with children of relevant age or with specific special needs would be desirable

Desired qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• GCSE Maths and English Grade A-C or equivalent or willingness to work towards literacy and numeracy functional skills qualifications

Future prospects

At the end of your apprenticeship, you will have achieved a nationally recognised qualification, and gained valuable work experience that could provide a range of openings for your chosen career.

Things to consider

Fixed Term Contract for 16 months in the first instance, 37 hours per week (5 days per week), Term time only plus 5 teacher training days.)

Salary based on apprenticeship rate £8295 per annum, £9279 with effect from April 2022. 

Pro-rata salary based on term-time only weeks, £7166 per annum, £8016 per annum with effect from April 2022.

Some experience of working with children of relevant age or with specific special needs would be desirable.

Daily Duties

Vacancy description

• To support the classroom teacher with their responsibility for the development and education process by providing care and supervision to children/young people, including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs
• To provide one to one support to identified pupils who require specialised support
• Although the role is predominantly based in early years there may be at times a requirement to provide one-to-one support to other pupils across the school