Learning Support Assistant Apprenticeship

FIRST RUNG LIMITED

London, NW9 6TD

Closes in 31 days (Thursday 17 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 19 June 2024

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Summary

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? Join our team as a Learning Support Assistant apprentice and start your career in education. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge. Apply now!

Annual wage
£11,760 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

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

  • Providing learning support to individual learners or groups of learners in the classroom 
  • Supporting the tutor/trainer in the classroom 
  • Providing motivational and behaviour support to learners  
  • Supporting learners in developing their personal and social skills 
  • Supporting First Rung staff in meeting learners’ needs 
  • To carry out all administrative tasks related to the job role 
  • Supporting centre staff in tracking and reviewing learner progress  
  • Undertake and complete the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Learning Support Assistant Pathway).

Where you’ll work

333 Edgware Road

London

NW9 6TD

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

FIRST RUNG 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

    • Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprentice qualification.
    • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
    • Training will be one day a week at our Colindale Centre (NW9).

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C/4)
    • Maths (grade C/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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Creative
    • Patience

    About this company

    Here at First Rung we have been supporting young people across North London since 1983, helping them make that first step into a good job with training and prospects. The team is passionate about delivering the very best training and personal support in a dynamic, fun and friendly environment.

    http://www.firstrung.org.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • If the applicant is successful they can go into further training or employment.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    FIRST RUNG LIMITED

    Sabreena Valydon

    svalydon@firstrung.org.uk

    07495 464797

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000259347.

    Apply now

    Closes in 31 days (Thursday 17 October at 11:59pm)

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