Summary
SV Academy needs proactive, positive people who are ready for a challenge and have a passion for helping young people achieve, no matter what the barrier. Our TAs are role models and mentors, supporting London’s most vulnerable youth to inspire and motivate positive change. Are you ready for a demanding but rewarding role?
What you will do at work
TA Apprentices are based in our secondary AP school and:
- Support the delivery of tailored teaching activities on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
- Support pupils to engage in learning and stay on task
- Support the social and emotional development of pupils
- Help prepare classroom resources
- Provide support outside class, helping during exams, covering teacher absences and accompanying school trips
- Support breakfast & after-school club, revision, lunch duties, creative & vocational tasks, PE
Training
- Apprentices will work towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification, through a mix of on-the-job training and off-the-job learning, which may be based at the workplace or offsite at an apprenticeship training provider
- Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About this employer
SV is an award-winning creative arts organisation and nurture school, offering education, training, music production and studio hire. We are an OFSTED-registered independent school and an urban music specialist, offering opportunities to disadvantaged young people.
With a focus on social justice and inclusion, we seek to offer creative, inspiring, life-changing opportunities for progression and personal development.
After this apprenticeship
- SV Academy is keen to nurture new talent, and our apprentices usually progress to more senior roles within our organisation
Things to consider
All staff and volunteers complete an enhanced DBS check. Any cautions or convictions should be disclosed at interview.
Employee benefits
- Health and wellbeing plan
- Full training and support
- Flexible hours for childcare committments, if required