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About Workington Academy
Workington Academy’s fundamental aim is to provide an enriching and empowering educational journey for every young individual who walks through our doors. At the heart of our academy lies a profound ethos, one that intertwines innovation with inspiration, ensuring that each student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to navigate their path to success.
Our vision is to enable every young person to reach their potential and achieve the success they deserve by providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.
We offer a dynamic and empowering education for all and operate a student-centred approach which values relationships and respect for others. We aim to ensure that every student’s potential is fully explored. We keep our students safe and protect them from extremism and radicalisation.
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Friendly and Welcoming Team
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Inclusive and Positive Culture
Be part of a school that celebrates diversity, wellbeing, and learning for all.
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Recognition and Achievement
Be part of a school that celebrates effort, growth, and achievement for both students and staff.
About the role
Do you have a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs? Workington Academy would like an apprentice to join their dedicated and hard-working team to support the inclusion of pupils with additional needs. This is a diverse and interesting role with the opportunity for additional training to meet pupil’s individual needs. The successful candidate will work with key pupils right across the curriculum from year 7 to Year 11.
We are looking for someone over the age of 18 with grade C/4 or above in maths and English. If you have excellent communication skills and a genuine desire to make a difference to young people’s lives you could be the addition to our team that we are looking for!
Key Responsibilities
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Supporting pupils in whole class situations
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Supporting the class teacher to differentiate pupils work
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Demonstrating professionalism and being a positive role model
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Keeping detailed records on pupil progress
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Supporting pupils in small groups and on 1:1 basis
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Supporting pupils to arrive at their lessons on time and prepared.
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Supporting pupils over break and lunch time.
Your future career with us
Workington Academy have previously supported apprentices and may look to employ upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. You may also have the opportunity to go onto the Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have achieved a GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English by the end this program, therefore if you do not already hold a grade 4 in these subjects, you will be required to carry out a short Maths and English Assessment to see if we are able to offer you Functional skills support to reach a Level 2 (grade C/4 equivalent) by the end of the program.
Apprenticeships are open to everyone of all ages, so perhaps you have just left school and would like to get straight into work? Maybe you are a working parent looking for a change? Or perhaps you are looking for a career break and want to retrain and start something totally new! All applications are welcome.
Register your interest today!
Our friendly team is happy to answer any questions you have about this role, the apprenticeship programme, or the recruitment process. Simply fill out the form and we’ll be in touch.
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