Clayton Hall Academy - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

WINDSOR ACADEMY TRUST

Newcastle upon Tyne, ST5 3DN

Closes in 6 days (Monday 29 July at 11:59pm)

Posted on 18 June 2024

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Summary

We are looking for someone to support our students in the classroom under the guidance of the SEND team and class teacher, addressing the needs of pupils who need particular help to overcome barriers to learning. You will provide support in literacy/numeracy and SEN strategies and may provide support in an extracurricular club or activity.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, usually around 8.30am - 4.00pm across the trust.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 5 August

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.
  • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Where you’ll work

Clayton Lane

Newcastle upon Tyne

ST5 3DN

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.

    • Your training plan

    This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
    • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Caring
    • Reliable
    • Passion for children

    Other requirements

    LMP Education and Sporting Education are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

    About this company

    Our schools are part of the Windsor Academy Trust where the support, guidance and cross-school work is of a high quality. We all strive for excellence and have a real sense of community, and being part of the community is incredibly important to us. Our team approach is evident in everything that we do, and this has been a key factor in securing school improvement in recent years. We firmly believe in the importance of all of our students achieving an excellent education, which in turn enables our students to believe that they can achieve their dreams with hard work, determination and self-motivation. The value of being part of our team should not be underestimated, joining our Trust will mean that you will be part of a supportive and dedicated group of staff who will invest in your professional development.

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Katie

    Katie.Munn@lmpeducation.org

    02038364425

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000258921.

    Apply now

    Closes in 6 days (Monday 29 July at 11:59pm)

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