Support Assistant – JP Alternative Education

Summary

To support delivery of personalised learning programmes for 1-to-1's or small groups. You will be required to deliver personal and social development using outdoor activities, sport, environment, and other social events to monitor and promote positive interactions with peers, staff, and the community, both on and off site.

 

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on-experience.

 

What you'll do at work

• To contribute to the teaching of English, maths, and other subjects, principally in small groups and one-to-one settings


• Contribute to to the KS4 vocational curriculum by delivering agreed programmes


• Contribute to the enrichment curriculum


• Support development to establish learning situations which facilitate the delivery of a curriculum centred on Foundation learning, functional skills, vocational learning opportunities and personal and social development skills (PSD)


• Work cooperatively with other staff contributing to different curriculum areas


• Establish and maintain supportive relationships with individual pupils, small groups and parents/carers to ensure they understand and can achieve targets set


• Encourage and promote inclusion in learning situations, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities


• Identify and report potential learning difficulties. Assist in the development and implementation of enhanced support to improve learning

 

Where you'll work 

Shooting Butts Centre, Penkridge Bank Road, Rugeley, WS15 2UB

 

Requirements

Desirable Qualifications 

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)


• Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

 

Skills

• Communication skills


• IT skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Administrative skills


• Number skills


• Team working


• Creative


• Non judgmental


• Patience

 

Other Requirements

Passing a DBS Check.

 

About this employer

JP Alternative Education is an independent school in Rugeley, Staffordshire, designed to support students who struggle with mainstream education through tailored programs and outdoor activities.

Educational Approach: JP Alternative Education focuses on engaging and nurturing students through a variety of outdoor activities and personalised learning experiences. The school aims to raise self-esteem and provide a supportive environment for students who may not thrive in traditional educational settings. They offer a full curriculum for Key Stage 2 and 3 students, along with targeted support for Key Stage 4 students in core subjects like English and Math, as well as vocational qualifications in areas such as motor vehicles, construction and hospitality.