Apprentice Teaching Assistant

About Us The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, one of the ‘happiest’ schools in the country _(The Sunday Times, 2025) _and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a thriving 11-18 Academy serving primarily the students of Lancing, Sompting and West Shoreham, though we welcome students from all surrounding areas. We are committed to ensuring that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. Quotes from full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of “Good” in all areas: - "The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn.Pupils treat each other with respectlow-level disruption is rare." _ - "Pupils, parents and carers feel proud of their school one parent told us ‘we are really impressed with the school, the ethos and the staff’.”_ Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed and dedicated team of SEND staff, **to support targeted students across the curriculum, to help them fulfil their potential. The key role responsibilities are: - ** - To assist students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher, being aware of and supporting differences, to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop - To undertake classroom support to further the learning of individual or small groups of students, especially those with SEND needs - To help students manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive values, positive attitudes to learning and good student behaviour. We already have a team of enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice TAs and we are looking to expand the team. **Quote from a successful former Apprentice Teaching Assistant at SRWA**: - “Being a TA Apprentice has been a great way to start off my career working in education, while making a difference to young people. _Through this role, I have learned so much about the world of education and Special Educational Needs that will help me as I continue working in education. Not only that, but it's been a great opportunity to make a difference to young people through some very turbulent years for them”. _ **Benefits**: - modern and spacious working environment - free use of the Academy’s fitness suite - free employee wellness programme and onsite wellbeing support - generous employer contribution pension scheme of 21.5% - free on-site parking and easy access to local public transport - cycle to work scheme. **The Training**: What You Need to Succeed At SRWA, our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with wellbeing support, coaching, mentoring and a wide range of top-quality training and CPD programmes delivered at every level up to senior leadership. **A Staff Well-being survey in May 2025 revealed our staff consider these areas ‘outstanding’**: - Staff morale and job satisfaction_ - Support from line managers and colleagues_ - Caring teachers_ - Appreciation of staff contribution and opportunities for staff to develop._ - be at least 18, preferably with some experience of working with children/young people with SEND needs - be able to evidence GCSE passes or higher, or be prepared to study Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths - have well-developed IT skills and be comfortable working with a range of technology - be a team player, who understands the importance of supporting teaching and learning - be well-organised with high professional and personal standards - be able to establish good working relationships with students, staff and parents/carers - have a positive ‘can do’ approach - have an understanding of the need for school safeguarding procedures and confidentiality. Further Information **Our commitment to Safeguarding**: There is a six-month probation period for all post-holders. **Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities**: We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at our Academy is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment. How to Apply **Application Process**: **Closing date**: 2/11/25* **Interviews**: ASAP - LOCATION **Lancing area** - CONTRACT TYPE **Fixed Term** - JOB TYPE **Education - School Support** - CLOSING DATE **02 November 2025