Apprentice Level 3 Teaching Assistant

About:We are looking to appoint an Apprentice Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide a high-quality, supportive and nurturing provision for our EYFS children. As well as supporting with the delivery of the full EYFS curriculum you will also provide 1:1 support to specific pupils who have a range of complex needs. The role will involve working alongside other staff and professionals to help them access the curriculum & develop their independence while supporting them to reach their full potential both academically and socially as well as supporting their day-to-day personal care needs.
At the heart of Stanstead are our Stanstead Values and our LEAD curriculum principles. These were acknowledged as a real strength in our recent OFSTED. ‘The values and visions for the school drive the curriculum well.’ Ofsted January 2022.The school believes children learn best when they feel happy, secure, confident and valued, irrespective of their ability or disability, social background, culture or gender.
We can offer you:
A fantastic working environment, in a team that works together for the benefit of children in our schoolA happy, dedicated & supportive staff teamSupport to develop you within this role, to be the best you can be, and to help you develop for your next career stepAn opportunity to be part of a supportive, developmental partnershipThe opportunity for quality Continuous Professional LearningA varied job where no day is the same!The opportunity for flexible working and generous holiday entitlement.Pensions scheme with generous employer contributions.An organisation committed to supporting and enabling all staffWe are looking for someone who:
Is passionate about educating our youngest children.Is interested in education & its impact on the lives of children.Is creative, relentlessly positive and a good team playerHas excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.Can work effectively with & without direction.Enthusiasm, energy, integrity, and professionalism.Is a team player.Has an eye for detail.Is willing to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in.Your core duties will be:
Working with a team to deliver high-quality provision for our childrensupporting specific children to achieve their individual targets & with their personal care needs.Work with other professionals involved in supporting the child's needs under the guidance of the class teacher and SENDcoPreparing the classroom for the next day's learningCarry out observations of the children & use these to work with the team to inform planning for their next stepsSupporting the children's physical and emotional well-beingSupporting and nurturing the children to become the best versions of themselves and ready for the next stage of their educationApplyFor further information about Flying High Partnership, visit our website or have a look at our Recruitment Information Booklet where you can hear from our CEO, Staff, and Children from across the Partnership.
Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.
We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.