Apprentice Teaching Assistant

ST JOSEPHS RC HIGH SCHOOL

BOLTON, BL6 6HW

Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 September 2024

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to learn and develop in a rapidly improving secondary school environment, whilst gaining a teaching and learning qualification within the SEND team. Working with the most inspirational students, improving their life chances whilst receiving training and support that will equip you for life beyond this role.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm Although there will be some flexibility required for specific occasions like parents evening, events, trips etc ..

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 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

  • Support children in class to acheive their potential
  • Developing an understanding of the end of year key stage targets
  • Preparation of resources to suport learning
  • Promte pupils independance. self esteem and social inclusion
  • Give support to pupils individually or in groups
  • Liaising with home, class teachers and pastoral teams to esnure that all needs are met in school
  • Use effective behaviour management strategies and reporting processes in line with the Academy's policy and procedures

Where you’ll work

CHORLEY NEW ROAD

HORWICH

BOLTON

BL6 6HW

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

BOLTON COLLEGE

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

    The majority of the training will be deliverd within the school premises, but you will be required to attend training at Bolton College 1 day per month.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

    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
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    You will also be required to complete a CES Support Staff application form which will be supplied to you should you be shortlisted for interview.

    About this company

    St Joseph's is a well established Catholic school with a fantastic reputation for the very highest of standards, outstanding pupils and exceptional staff. Our Catholic mission and ethos is at the centre of all that we do. We are committed to caring for each individual student. If you are prepared to work hard, you will find St Joseph's a supportive and rewarding environment.

    https://stjosephsbolton.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Potential full time positions are availble for the right candidate, with the option for further training

     

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BOLTON COLLEGE

    Andrew Hughes

    andrew.hughes@boltoncc.ac.uk

    01204 482036

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276214.

    Apply now

    Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

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