Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Wath Church of England Primary School

Rotherham, S63 6PY

Closes in 21 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 September 2024

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Summary

Wath C of E Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, excellent, committed teaching assistant to support within a classroom.

Annual wage
£10,816 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 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

  • An excellent practitioner who is competent in literacy and numeracy and holds relevant teaching assistant qualifications
  • Has experience of working within a school setting.Is able to work as part of a team in a lively learning environment

Duties will include:

  • Supporting pupils learning in whole, class groups and individually
  • Assistance for teachers including administrative tasks, preparing resources, displaying work, organising the classroom, play time duties etc.
  • Supporting the social, emotional and health needs of key children

Where you’ll work

Barnsley Road

Wath-Upon-Dearne

Rotherham

S63 6PY

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

BARNSLEY 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

    • Delivery to be completed on site and off the job training either at Barnsley College or your place of work
    • Student to complete a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

    Requirements

    Essential 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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

    About this company

    Wath Church of England Primary is successful and growing primary school which is part of the James Montgomery Academy Trust. Aim higher, shine brighter is the school’s motto and this reflects our aspirations for children, families and staff.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    • Possible progression opportunities

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    BARNSLEY COLLEGE

    Tracey Finch

    apprenticeships@barnsley.ac.uk

    01226216166

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276541.

    Apply now

    Closes in 21 days (Thursday 10 October at 11:59pm)

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