Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking to strengthen our experienced team and require a dedicated and flexible Apprentice Teaching Assistant, who has a passion for teaching and learning and supports pupils in their learning.

Annual wage: £10,816 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Between Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 20 October
Duration: 1 Year 3 Months
Positions available: 2

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

The post requires a well motivated apprentice who is enthusiastic, patient and calm. The successful candidate will need to be able to work closely with the class teacher and as part of a wider team.

The successful candidate will:

Be an excellent communicator
Work consistently well independently or as part of a team
Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Develop positive behaviour management strategies
Be creative and play an active role in building a safe and happy learning environment with the child’s well-being and progress at heart

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Where you’ll work

Pennycross Primary School

Arden Grove,

Pennycross,

Plymouth

PL2 3RL

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

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

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
Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out
Training will be one day a month at Plymouth Argyle

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Pennycross Primary School is a 2 form entry maintained primary school within the city of Plymouth. Each and every pupil at Pennycross Primary plays an important part within our school community. As a central part of the Pennycross community the school is a natural hub for not only children and families, but the wider school community. We pride ourselves on the strong links we have within the local area. Children at Pennycross Primary are 'Free to Fly' and therefore are encouraged to reach their full potential.

https://www.pennycross.school/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate

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