Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Do you enjoy working with children, contributing to their academic, physical and social well-being? Support for students in accessing learning activities across the curriculum including Learning Outside the Classroom, as directed by Teacher/Senior Staff. This role is a flowing role supporting children’s development within all areas of learning.

Annual wage: £10,649.60 to £19,036.16 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: You will be required to work Monday to Thursday, 8:15am to 3:30pm and on Fridays 8:15am to 1pm.
32 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 24 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 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

Support and encourage students to engage in learning activities, and promote positive relationships between all in the school community
Understand the specific needs of learners and use strategies to support all learners to achieve their learning goals.
Support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities and in school clubs.
Be aware of, and support difference, and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Be an effective model of the expected behaviour of students, communicated through the use of trauma informed and trauma sensitive strategies.
Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment.

Where you’ll work

Beechwood Primary Academy Rockfield Avenue

Southway

PL6 6DX

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

SKILLS TO GROUP 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 qualification

Over the course of your qualification, you will work towards achieving the Behaviours, Skills, and Knowledge of the course. Training will be provided with Skills Group where you will be allocated a highly skilled assessor and attend training sessions. You will have regular visits at the workplace from your designated assessor to observe your progress and competence as well as regular reviews to ensure that you are getting the most out of your apprenticeship.

You will have regular visits from your assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training and conduct observations within your workplace.

Whilst at the Skills Group and Beechwood Primary, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, with support sessions to help you with your project.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4+)
Maths (grade 4+)
Childcare/ Early Years (grade pass)

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
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Reliability

Other requirements

In order to be successful for this position, you will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. This will be arranged by the employer after successfully completing the initial interview.

About this company

At Beechwood, we cherish and nurture every child, recognising their unique, individual interests, talents and strengths, which make our school a happy and exciting place to learn and work. Throughout their time here we ensure that they will have the opportunity to fulfil their potential academically and socially, learning skills and knowledge that are the inspiration for the future. Our children learn and show our school values of inclusion, collaboration, democracy and excellence as they go about their learning each day, inside and outside of the classroom. We aim to create an environment where our main focus is to strive for each child to develop a passion for learning and a sense of excitement in their own achievement and that of others. Our children love to learn and we foster this through our high expectations, a culture of education for all and a passion for teaching and learning. Our staff are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for children by supporting their education, health and wellbeing and developing the educational skills and experiences that will open doors, creating children ready for their future. Our values are embedded in our teaching and learning and expectations for all members of our community. Beechwood Primary Academy is a school focused on excellence in learning to inspire children for their future. It is important to us that each child strives to recognise the value of their education and that our staff are valued for their part in this vision.

https://www.beechwood-primary.co.uk/web/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Potential to have a full time position after achieving a full qualification either within the setting or another early years setting. If you were to join Beechwood you would be a valued member of the school as well as the extended community they have created.

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