Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship at Claycots School
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Company: INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Location: Slough, SL1 3UQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Education and early years
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Ref: NAS-2000018699
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 10/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 with a 30-minute lunch break.
Brief Description
Claycots School, Town Hall Campus, are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work with the teachers to support the teaching and learning within the school. This is a fantastic prospect for an enthusiastic, positive and competent Individual, whilst also benefiting from opportunities for high-quality training and development.
Training to be Provided
- The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant SEND Pathway Apprenticeship standard qualification
Future Prospects
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
**Apprentices would be expected to work between 2 sites SL2 1QX & SL1 3UQ)**
- Assist the teachers in preparing the classrooms and clearing up after use, keeping the classroom in good order
- In conjunction with the teacher, to proactively provide challenging learning opportunities
- To help with the planning, preparing, monitoring and assessing of the learning activities
- To implement strategies for teaching and learning differentiated to differing groups and pupils
- To be familiar with pupils’ individual targets, EHCP outcomes and individual lesson plans
- To use initiative and proactively facilitate the progress, integration and inclusion of pupils
- To supervise pupils at breaks and lunch
- To accompany pupils on trips and outside learning
- Ensure the safety of pupils, staff, and yourself using Team Teach
- Support pupils during integration opportunities or work experience placements
- Provide general admin support to the teacher
- In collaboration with the class teacher liaise with parents and other professionals, maintaining a professional approach at all times
- To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils
- To provide support for pupils' emotional and social development by encouraging and modelling positive relationships
- To use ICT to support the teaching and preparation of resources
To follow the school's behaviour policy to support pupils - Following school procedures to attend to pupils’ social, health, physical, behavioural and medical needs in accordance with individual pupils' plans
- Be aware of key school policies and procedures, especially the health and safety and safeguarding policies, and report concerns to the appropriate person
- Respect the confidentiality of pupil information and respond sensitively to pupils' needs
- To proactively improve your own practice through observation, training and discussion
- All staff to work towards the school development objectives, promoting a mutually respectful, professional and positive school environment
Other Information
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.