Sandgate School are looking to recruit 3 teaching assistants to join their team this September! Sandgate School is a special school for children and young people between the ages of 3 and 19. The school has a large catchment area and accepts students with severe, profound and complex needs. Students often need help throughout the day in terms of support in lessons, managing their own needs, help with feeding, dressing and toileting and learning how to communicate and interact appropriately. As an apprentice teaching assistant within Sandgate School you will be based in a class of students with a range of special educational needs and help support teaching, learning and care by working with individuals or small groups of pupils. You will build relationships with the staff and students and help to develop the students to their greatest potential. You will receive taught sessions and support from a college tutor to help you achieve your apprenticeship. Key responsibilities Support to implement learning activities working with individual or small groups of pupils. Support to assist the development of varying skills that support pupils' learning. Support in producing learning resources. Support to assist in pupil supervision. Support in monitoring and recording of pupil progress and developmental needs. Reporting pupil progress to the teacher. Work within the schools policy and procedures. Working to the relevant apprenticeship framework and completing work in a timely manner. To undertake any of the duties normally associated with a Teaching Assistant to support with their training and development. Qualifications Skills and Experience Experience of or interest in working with or caring for children of a relevant age in a voluntary or work experience capacity is desirable. Good communication skills. The ability to be flexible and adaptable. The ability to think for yourself and problem solve issues. A professional approach and manner. You will need: patience; a calm manner and approach; a sense of humour; a willingness to learn and an interest in individuals, how they learn and how to motivate them. GCSE English & Maths Grade C/4 (or above) or Level 2 functional skills is desirable, but not essential. However, this will be required to be completed during apprenticeship if prior achievement at GCSE C/4 has not previously been achieved. Benefits