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Apprentice SEN Teaching Assistant

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Do you want a career where you make a difference? New Reflexions 'where every child matters' are one of the leading organisations for providing specialist services across the UK. This is an exciting role for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their team at The Fitzroy Academy, Shrewsbury. You will support the teacher across bespoke learning programmes, whilst completing your apprenticeship. Salary increase to £12.60 on successful completion of probation!

Locaton
Shrewsbury
Employer
New Reflexions
Provider
Realise
Wages
7.55 per hour
Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship
Apply by
Friday, June 27, 2025

Opportunity Details

The Fitzroy Academy offers students a nurturing environment in which to grow, learn and develop. All of our staff are trained in Reflective Therapeutic Intervention to ensure a consistent approach to managing behaviour. This compliments a structured provision along with our high expectations and individual plans to best support the learning and behaviour needs of each student as well as supporting with personal-care.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work within small classes with a class teacher, to support small groups or individuals to access bespoke learning programmes based on their developmental ages and abilities.

The post is ideal for someone wanting to start their career in SEN education. Full training will be provided, following a structured induction programme.

It is in a rural location so a driving licence or access to good transport links is required. There is onsite parking.

We can offer a supportive team, a very progressive approach towards professional development and a positive, problem solving working environment.

This post is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Benefits

  • Salary uplift to real Living Wage - £12.60 following successful completion of 6 month probation period
  • Free access to 5 caravans throughout the UK for a personal holiday
  • Funded DBS checks
  • Refer a friend scheme – refer a friend to come join the New Reflexions team and earn a £500 bonus per referral or £1,000 for a qualified referral.
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme and app.
  • Free Blue Light discount card scheme

Full Time 37.50 Hours per week Education & Training 1 Role available New Vacancy

Kickstart Your Career!

Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!

Posted
Monday, March 31, 2025
Apply by
Friday, June 27, 2025
Interviews
Monday, July 7, 2025
Start date
Monday, July 14, 2025

Skills Required

You will need to be confident and resilient in working one to one with students under teacher guidance.

Qualifications Required

Maths and English at level C/4 and above or Functional Skills Level 2

Desirable - some experience working in a special needs environment, or educational setting. Experience of working with challenging young people.


Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. The Fitzroy Academy will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard

• CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (by exception)

This will be delivered through The Fitzroy Academy’s dedicated training provider, Realise.

Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.

Personal Qualities

Demonstrate a calm, positive approach, enthusiasm, energy and plenty of patience.

Prospects

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Other Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, as this post is a regulated activity and/or on a regulated site, the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our safer recruitment process. If you have any questions regarding this, please highlight these in your application.

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