Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at North Petherton Community Primary School

Somerset County Council

Bridgwater, TA6 6LU

Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2024

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated team of educators who possess exceptional skills, demonstrate genuine care for our students, and exhibit a profound passion for teaching and learning.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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This role is term time only and therefore the advertised salary will be pro-rata based on the term-time only nature of this role.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm (30 minute lunch break). Term time only.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 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

Under the guidance of the Headteacher and Teachers you will:

  • Assist the Headteacher and Teachers in the development and implementation of a programme of work
  • Provide a stable, caring and supportive environment which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential, facilitates their social and moral development and allows them to be fully integrated in school life
  • Support the class teacher by carrying out, under direction if necessary, administration and clerical tasks
  • Support pupils with some disability, learning difficulties or behaviour problems, both individually or in groups

Where you’ll work

North Petherton

Bridgwater

TA6 6LU

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

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

    More training information

    • Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

    Requirements

    Desirable 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
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

    About this company

    At the centre of our school are the children; we are committed to making a positive impact on each and every member of our school community. Embracing diversity, fostering inclusivity, and nurturing the holistic development of every child are central beliefs of our approach. North Petherton Primary School is an inclusive and collaborative environment that extends its reach beyond our immediate community, embracing and respecting diverse needs, beliefs, and cultures. Our students emerge as responsible and compassionate global citizens, equipped with lofty aspirations. Children, staff, governors and parents are rightly very proud of our school and its ethos. North Petherton is defined by the supportive nature of the families that choose to send their children here, knowing that we strive to achieve the very best for every pupil in our care.

    https://www.northpethertonprimary.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential to move into a permanent position after the apprenticeship if the opportunity is available

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

    Philippa Bancroft

    pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk

    07917923622

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000266396.

    Apply now

    Closes in 11 days (Monday 30 September at 11:59pm)

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