Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) - Fixed Term

Please be aware that this role is based at the Cranbrook campus We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join the team at Snowfields Academy. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children, particularly those with learning difficulties, and provides a valuable pathway for those considering a future career in teaching. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, gaining first-hand experience while working alongside a supportive and passionate team. Whether you're a school leaver or have some experience as a Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant, this programme will help you develop key skills and take the next step in your career. At Snowfields Academy, we value attitude and commitment. We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, focused, and resilient, ready to embrace the daily challenges of supporting students in the classroom., Our curriculum reflects the full range of pupil needs. Specialisms in horticulture, catering and land based studies, will enable young people to gain real-life experiences and qualifications leading to the very best employment opportunities. We are forging partnerships with local businesses to offer work experience to facilitate this, and so provide every student with the skills necessary to confidently transition from school onto their next steps. Snowfields Academy leads the way in offering support for young people's wellbeing through a team of highly trained specialists who will work collaboratively with families and young people to meet a wide range of complex needs. I welcome your interest in Snowfields Academy, whether you are a student, parent, carer or other family member, a professional or member of the local community. Please do contact me if you would like any further information or would like to register your interest.

Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A

• - C, Maths and English (desirable)
  
  Snowfields Academy is an 11-18 special school for students with a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and an Education, Health and Care Plan with this as the primary need. Students will usually be working at, or close to, age expected attainment levels. We opened at Bearsted in September 2020 following approval by the Department for Education = in Wave 12 of the Free Schools programme.
Snowfields Academy offers the very best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our students are taught and supported by exceptional staff who offer care, challenge and support. Every student has a personalised transition from their starting point into our Academy and we work closely with other providers to streamline this process and smooth out any challenges along the way. Snowfields Academy brings our values to life: Be Kind, Work Hard, Communicate, Stay Safe and Be Happy. These values permeate our building, our curriculum, our aims and our ethos and we work hard every day to ensure we bring our motto, Where Nurture Meets Aspiration, to life, and help our students to thrive. In September 2022 we extended our offer into the Cranbrook area of Kent, 14 miles from our Bearsted campus. Snowfields Cranbrook College opened with Years 7, 8 and 9, just as Snowfields Bearsted College opened in September 2020. When full with all year groups on both sites we will be able to offer places for 280 students from Years 7-13 in total. Our Values Charter diagram We are extremely fortunate to have exceptional buildings at both Bearsted and Cranbrook. On both sites we offer outstanding educational settings which both inspire young people and support their often complex needs. Careful consideration has been given to all aspects of the design at both sites to promote wellbeing and achievement. Although not identical, they both offer exceptional vocational learning opportunities with a community café at Bearsted and a working farm at Cranbrook. We have also provided a range of breakout spaces for movement breaks at both sites.

Annual wage: Actual salary £11,246 per annum (£13,725 full time equivalent) Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 week inset Total hours per week: 35.25 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed Apprenticeship duration: 18 months approx. Anticipated start date: February 2025 Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)