Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

As an apprentice you will be in a role where you will learn valuable experiences through on-the-job training. You will be provided with hands on experiences needed to gain the qualification. A mentor will be assigned and you will work alongside an experienced team of colleagues who will supervise and guide you throughout your apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£10,816 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.90 an hour (based on 32.5 hours per week a year, the annual wage you will receive will actually be £8,745.75)

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with one hour lunch plus 1 hour staff meeting 3.30pm - 4.30pm on Wednesdays (39 weeks Term Time)

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 4 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

We are looking for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification LMP) to join our happy friendly community where children enjoy all aspects of school life. We have a passionate team of staff and governors who are committed to providing the highest standards of education for all our learners. The available opening is for a full apprenticeship and combines the opportunity of paid work with a formal training programme.

We are a highly motivated and committed team, eager to find personnel who want to achieve the highest standards in terms of learning opportunities and progress in all pupils. This is a varied role, the successful candidate must be flexible, show initiative and be able to adapt to the needs of individual and groups of pupils, including those with SEND needs.

We require candidates to display a range of skills including:

Minimum standard of GCSE (Grade A* - C) or equivalent in English and Maths
Excellent communication skills both oral and written
Good organisational skills
The dedication and drive to improve the education of all pupils.
A passion for teaching and learning and will nurture and inspire our pupils in a kind and caring manner
Have some knowledge or experience of SEND pupil needs
Resilience and flexibility of adapting to a variety of situations in a timely manner
A good ability to using relevant technology/equipment
Ability to work as a team effectively
Dedicated to undertake relevant training as necessary to complete qualifications and statutory procedure

In return, we offer:

An extremely strong, dynamic, supportive, team and friendly working environment where collaboration is paramount with high aspirations for all pupils and staff
A friendly, welcoming enthusiastic team
A positive caring ethos where all are valued
A strong commitment to your professional development with a host of professional development opportunities that will further develop your own knowledge and skills.
A fantastically resourced school and site
Trust benefits

Where you’ll work

Melbourne Road

Highfields

Leicester

Leicestershire

LE2 0DR

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

LET ME PLAY 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 Apprenticeship standard qualification
Online apprenticeship coursework supported by our dedicated tutors

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Reliable
Flexible
Passionate

Other requirements

LMP Education and Sporting Education are committed to anti-discrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

About this company

Through outstanding leadership we, at the L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, will provide the highest quality education to enable every pupil to realise their full potential. In every aspect of life the ability to lead is essential. Strong leadership is the key to the success of our schools. We will develop leadership skills in everyone who attends one of them, ensuring the development of pupils as leaders of their own learning. At L.E.A.D. Academy schools pupils are empowered to have high aspirations for their futures. We nurture and challenge pupils to take responsibility, make decisions and work together so they grow into confident and resilient young people. We believe in achievement in its broadest sense and that enjoyment of learning is crucial to success. We continually look for and reward achievement in every individual in our schools. We also know that a strong command of English and maths is vital as a foundation for the whole curriculum and prioritise learning in these core subjects. We will provide the very best education and training for every individual in our schools and will ensure that this is delivered. We value excellent teaching, underpinned by high quality professional development and will constantly move forwards, using and instigating the best ideas and practice. We also understand that children need to be motivated if they are to succeed in life and we will provide a stimulating curriculum and environment which will prepare them for their futures with confidence and determination.

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression into full-time employment for the right applicant

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Katie

Katie.Munn@lmpeducation.org

02038364425

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000272874.

Apply now

Closes tomorrow (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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Uplands Junior L.E.A.D Academy - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

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