Overview
Could this be the perfect opportunity for you take the first step on the ladder of your teaching career? Would you like to help people learn whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification?
About the apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will be hands on, challenging and will stretch you to your limits but most importantly it will be fun and exciting and will develop so many important skills for your future.
We are looking for people aged 18+ to support learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN), many of whom demonstrate challenging behaviours.
You'll be based at our education facility in Audley, Stoke on Trent, where you'll work alongside an Inclusive Education Practitioner (IEP) to support students.
During term time you'll be part of a team delivering a bespoke package of education to SEN learners on a day-to-day basis including basic academic subjects plus regular opportunities to work in the outdoors delivering enrichment sessions (e.g., mountain biking, climbing, water sports, etc). The balance of academic/outdoor activity is dependent on each learner's capability and level of engagement. Your IEP (who may have started their journey as an apprentice themselves) will take the lead in managing the learner's progress and will support your development whilst you assist them in learning delivery. Our aim is that you'll follow in their footsteps at the end of your apprenticeship programme!
Outside term time you'll have time to concentrate on your Level 3 course work. You will need a flexible outlook and a willingness to learn new things and take on new challenges.
Apprenticeship qualification and training
Level 3 qualification Teaching Assistant Apprentice Standard
Learning off the job will include the following:
• Online learning - via live interactive webinars
• Mentoring and shadowing
• Research and self-study
• Coaching
• Mock EPA – PD / Observation.
There will also be an End Point Assessment (EPA)
Career progression
The possibility of a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship and the opportunity to progress into an Inclusive Education Practitioner role.
About the employer
Peak Education have four registered independent day schools in Cannock, Gailey, Stoke-on-Trent and Audley, and six learning facilities and adventure centres in the North West, North East and West Midlands. We are registered with the Department for Education and inspected by Ofsted. All staff are specially trained to work with young people facing social, emotional and mental health challenges and life changing circumstances. They know how to engage, inspire, safeguard and de-escalate situations for everyone’s safety and to keep young people in education. Students who have completed their school careers with Peak Education have gained vocational and National Governing Body qualifications to support a variety of employment and training paths. This includes reintegration to mainstream education, employment as instructors at outdoor activity centres, further training, college placements and direct employment.
Employer
PEAK ACTIVITY SERVICES LTD
Address
CASTLE HILL2 NANTWICH ROAD
AUDLEY
STOKE ON TRENT
ST7 8DH View Map