Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Arena – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

The role will involve mentoring and supporting the learning of individual pupils and small groups under the direction of the teachers. You will ensure that the pupils can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 per hour

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between 8am to 4pm, 37 hours per week, term-time only.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 13 October

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

3

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

Your responsibilities will include running specific programmes and activities to assist the pupils’ individual learning and social needs. You will also be responsible for implementing the targets on the pupils’ Individual Education Plan (IEP) in liaison with the class teachers and the SENDCo and will regularly update pupil profiles.

Key responsibilities:

Provide teaching support under the guidance of subject teachers, in small groups and, where necessary, for individual pupils and/or students with SEND to aid the teaching of all curriculum subjects
Assist in drawing up and undertaking the delivery of group or individual pupil learning programmes, either in withdrawal groups or within the classroom, to ensure delivery of the individual's targets, group targets and to support the meeting of whole school target
Assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of students, maintaining accurate records to ensure documentation of all students, especially those students with interventions
Deliver activities to promote positive behaviour patterns; raise self-esteem and improve independent working in students to assist in their education and growth
In liaison with the class teacher, contribute to the raising of the achievement of students in a class or year group and support them in making expected or better progress
Assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes where necessary
Assist in maintaining contact with students’ families/carers to inform them of progress, successes, and concerns
To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of students within the Academy
To promote and safeguard the welfare of students you teach or students in the Academy
To promote and develop a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised, respected, and celebrated
Assist with extra-curricular activities for students as and when required and escort students on external Academy visits as required
Supervise and support students, maintaining good order and discipline and 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 within the classroom
Collate information and maintain records of student behaviour and progress using Bromcom (training will be provided)

Where you’ll work

Albert Road

London

SE25 4QL

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

During this level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education - (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability - (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours - (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management)
Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology - (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies - (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
IT skills
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

(Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further. You will be required to complete an application form as part of the school's safer recruitment process Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolmen

About this company

We are a mixed, fully inclusive, non-selective secondary school in the south London Borough of Croydon, open to students of any faith or none, and we are unswervingly dedicated to serving our children, our families, and our local community.

After this apprenticeship

Full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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