Teaching Assistant Apprentice
Dorset Studio School
Dorset Studio School, DT2 8PX
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 August 2024
Contents
Summary
To support the class teacher to enhance learners’ progress and development, ensuring that learners understand their work, learning objectives and display positive behaviours. Apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities. Teaching Assistants may support learners with special educational needs/disabilities/vulnerabilities.
- Annual wage
- £12,480 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 08:45 - 16:15
Term Time + 1 week
School will consider flexible arrangements around the hours per day, including start and finish times
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 7 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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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
- Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.
- Implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality.
- Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning.
- Reflect on their own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues.
- Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
- Promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners.
- Establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy.
- Support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures.
- Deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals.
- Contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher.
- Support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners.
- Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs.
Where you’ll work
Kingston Maurward
Dorset Studio School
DT2 8PX
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
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
The apprenticeship training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and regular college attendance once a week. This training will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the Teaching assistant level 3 standard. On completion, the apprentice will receive Teaching assistant level 3 qualification. Functional Skills in Maths and English may also be required depending on current level.
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at a grade 9-4 / A*-C is essential. You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
About this company
The Dorset Studio School is a thriving 11-16 mainstream school for students who wish to pursue careers in the Land and Environment Sectors. Our students will become professionals in Equine Care, Veterinary Nursing, Farming, Rural Craft, Environmental and Countryside Management; as well as a host of other related careers. We combine academic rigour with the sequential development of key employment skills across a focussed and interdisciplinary curriculum. There is a significant emphasis on study towards GCSE and Vocational qualifications, with approximately eighty percent of the week spent in classroom and land based study. Practical lessons will differ from those experienced in other schools. Our students will be out in all weathers completing the practical elements of their study towards key industry specific qualifications. A recent OfSTED inspection deemed the school to be ‘good’ in all areas.
After this apprenticeship
Possible future prospects include working as an established Teaching Assistant in the school or a possible route into teaching.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
YEOVIL COLLEGE
Gabrielle Cobner
studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk
01935845380
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000265333.
Apply now
Closes in 12 days (Tuesday 1 October at 11:59pm)
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