Teaching Assistant Apprentice Level 3

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated apprentice to join our team to help support our children in reaching their potential. This role may involve working with children at all 3 Key Stages. The successful candidate must be kind, caring and determined to improve outcomes and aspirations for children.

Wage

£12,170.60 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Days to be confirmed between the hours of 8.30am - 4.00pm. Term time only.

31 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 12 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

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

Undertaking duties to enable access to learning for all pupils, including Pupils with additional needs
Provide general classroom support including preparation, and maintenance of resources and support to staff and pupils
Working under the direct instruction of teaching staff
Carrying out duties in both the Classroom and Outdoor environment

Where you’ll work

WESTWOOD NEW ROAD
TANKERSLEY
BARNSLEY
S75 3DA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BARNSLEY COLLEGE

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.
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

Delivery to be completed on-site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work Student to complete an Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Patience

About this company

As a Church of England school, our vision is at the core of our identity and underpins everything that we do. Our school aims to be a thriving community with shared values and aspirations. Our pupils are enterprising individuals who think creatively and confidently embrace learning in different ways. We have a strong link to our church, St Peter’s and many church members are actively involved in school life. Our Pupils enjoy regular visits to St Peter’s for key Christian festivals throughout the year.

https://tankersleystpeters.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

May lead to a permanent position dependants on candidate and funding

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