Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

To work as part of the whole staff team in managing and modifying the behaviour of children and young people and supporting them in their learning. Modelling appropriate social skills and supporting students in making the right choices, resolving conflict and developing thinking skills.

Wage: £12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:30- 17:00. Term time only.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 30 March
Duration: 1 year 6 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

Support students in lessons who have an Education Health Care Plan within a specialist provision (Aspire)
Work 1:1 and with small groups of pupils under the direction of a teacher
Work collaboratively with teaching staff and other colleagues in managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to make the right choices within the framework of the Behaviour Policy
To focus on literacy and numeracy support and progress across the curriculum, building resilience and perseverance skills in pupils
Motivate pupils to engage in learning tasks and model problem-solving skills in attempting difficult tasks and overcoming barriers to learning
Contribute to the whole school ethos of restorative practices and solution-focused work to support children and young people in making the right decisions and developing improved personal strategies for managing and modifying their own behaviour
Provide pastoral support for students, including liaison with parents/carers in conjunction with the class teacher or form tutor
Contribute to the creation of stimulating and safe learning environments for all students as well as contributing to the overall professional appearance of the school building through displays and attention to student behaviour related to damage/graffiti
Record management information in relation to behaviour and achievement on agreed school systems
Attend daily briefing and debriefing meetings as well as other staff meetings and team training as directed by the Head Teachers
Develop a stimulating and exciting learning environment for students with opportunities for broadening experiences and learning new skills
Undertake supervisory duties during unstructured time in line with the team ethos of the school and any other reasonable duties as directed by the Heads of School
Adhere to Team Teach procedures to ensure the health and safety of all pupils and staff
To engage with professional development and undertake tasks and responsibilities associated with the training completed*
To abide by the school's policies, including those relating to safeguarding, health and safety and equal opportunities
To undertake other reasonable duties which are consistent with both the needs of the school and commensurate with the role of the post holder

*Staff who undertake Team Teach Instructor Training or First Aid training will be expected to fulfil the duties associated with these roles following completion of training and must undertake refreshers annually or bi-annually as required.

Where you’ll work

Aspire Academy

South Gypsy Road

Welling

DA16 1JB

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

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

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

Training Provider: BROMLEY COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

On programme Training:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English if required
Institute of Apprenticeship Certificate

End-Point Assessment

Practical observation with questions & answers
Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 9-4 or A*-C)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

A DBS check will be required. This job description is provided to assist the post holder to know their principal duties. It may be amended from time to time in consultation with you without change to the level of responsibility appropriate to the grading of the post.

About this company

London South East College are a vibrant and diverse college delivering courses and apprenticeships across South East London

http://www.lsec.ac.uk (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Further progression may be possible within the profession after successful completion of this apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH EAST COLLEGES

Eloise Foster

apprenticeships@lsec.ac.uk

02045825037

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297920.

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