Location: Sterrix Lane, Litherland, L21 0DB
WHO are The Rowan Schools?
The Rowan Schools work in the educational sector. They have a supportive and friendly team that will help you throughout your Apprenticeship journey. With Rowan School you will expect a lively environment with welcoming and caring staff members. Working in a multi-cultural environment you can expect to support children of varying backgrounds and supporting them with additional needs.
The Rowan Tree (TRT)
This provision has four classes and caters for children within Early Years and Year 1 with severe and complex learning difficulties.
Rowan Park (RPS)
This provision is the main site and caters for children and young people aged 3 to 19 years with severe/complex learning difficulties.
Rowan High (RHS)
This provision caters for young people aged 11-19 years with a diagnosis of autism.
WHAT will I get from working with Rowan Park School?
- EARN: £8.60 per hour, 32.2 hours per week
- EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday & Wednesday 8.45-16.40, Tuesday 8.45-16.00, Thursday & Friday 8.45-15.30.
- QUALIFICATION: Teaching Assistant Level 3 takes approximately 16 months.
- BENEFITS: Free car parking, Term time working, Internal training and development and free tea and coffee!
WHAT will my DAY look like?
You’ll be supporting with student and teacher needs. Your daily tasks will include:
- Supporting pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities.
- Establish and maintain relationships with pupils and groups.
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom.
SUPPORT FOR THE PUPIL
- Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development. To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs.
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment and always following policies & procedures.
- Assist with the personal and intimate care of pupils.
SUPPORT FOR THE TEACHER
- Help with classroom resources and records by always maintaining confidentiality of information and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required.
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate.
- Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities.
SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM
- Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning.
- Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary.
- Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning.
SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents through effective communication and providing support for pupils, colleagues and parents as required.
- Willingness to keep up to date with professional practice by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and individual responsibilities.
- Minimum of 6 hours per week spent on apprenticeship work and training.
HOW does the Apprenticeship work?
You will be working towards your Teaching Assistant Level 3 Qualification and attend 1-2-1 meetings via teams every month to discuss your progress with your tutor and learn about modules including review & delivery, communication, pastoral, relationships & role modelling, learning & support, and more! You will have a minimum of 6 hours per week to complete apprenticeship work which includes assignments, research, and training within your role. All apprenticeship work is completed in the workplace during your working hours.
WHAT skills/qualifications do I NEED?
- Minimum GRADE 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths & English
- UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years
- For insurance purposes we are only able to accept applicants 18 or OVER***
- Communication, team working & customer care.
- Analytical, organisation, problem solving & attention to detail.
- IT, number & presentation skills.
- Logical, initiative & creativity.
- Non-judgemental & patience
What happens next?
If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.
If you really want to impress us, why not show your enthusiasm and carry out some further research on the employer and the qualification you’ll be working towards! Links are provided below:
Employer Website: https://rowanparkschool.com/
About the Qualification: https://www.ctskills.co.uk/apprenticeship-courses/education/