Apprenticeship Vacancy Details

What will the apprentice be doing?

• They will gain indoor and outdoor classroom experience: how to effectively support students with their knowledge and skills relating to topics and content covered. This may be supporting portfolio work, formative assessment processes and general classroom tasks.
• Also, the apprentice will be engaging daily with the outdoor environment where most of the learning programme is delivered. They will learn how to support learners in a variety of locations, using a variety of experiential learning methods which support the holistic developmental needs of our pupils.

There will be directed opportunities to support the wider schools and other Alternative Provisions that Junction 16 offers in order to practice and experience flexible working and application of knowledge gained to different settings.

Day-to-day duties will include:

• Classroom set up.
• Outside space management.
• Resourcing.
• Marking / folder management.
• Supporting pupils to engage positively with their learning, encouraging correct attitudes and growth mindsets.
• On the job CPD for teaching and learning.
• Outdoor specific CPD to increase remit and autonomy for subject specialism.
• Working across Junction 16 and Trust Schools as directed.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Career Progression may include:

• L4 HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant).
• Specialisms in outdoor education disciplines.
• Teaching qualification if entry requirements for this are met.

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Punctual Self-motivated

Qualifications

GCSE English (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

GCSE Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above) Essential

Things to consider

• The role will see the successful applicant becoming part of the Junction 16 alternative provision team. They may be required to support with other providers within the Respect Collaboration Trust but will predominantly be a part of the Outdoor Education team. This is a heavily practical subject, requiring good risk management of their person, whilst ensuring students interact safely. Equipment for a variety of activities will be used under the supervision of the Teacher and qualified staff; paddle sports, rock climbing, bush craft, mountain biking and navigation are some of the day-to-day experiences they will be involved with.
• For the programme to fulfil the scheme requirements, trips and visits to locations within Derby City and further afield must be supported (i.e. National Parks).
• This opportunity will involve working with primary-aged children and upwards, but predominantly secondary children aged 14-16yrs. As a Trust, our specialism is working with pupils who may have special educational needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties and can often present with challenging behaviours. The applicant must be able to demonstrate their knowledge and some relevant experience of managing difficult behaviours, working with SEND and their commitment to being able to uphold professional boundaries with young people. They must also make clear in their application how and why they are applying for a TA post based in the outdoor education setting.

Employer

Respect Collaboration Trust (Bridge Street School/Junction 16)

https://junction-16.co.uk/

Address

Darley Barn Outdoor Education Centre
Poplar Row
Derby

Training provider

DCG

Contact

DCG

Apprenticeship Advanced

Teaching assistant (level 3)