Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Easy Steps Limited

EASY STEPS LIMITED

LONDON, W3 9BJ

Closes in 17 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 17 September 2024


Summary

You will receive extensive training to teach children with Autism to acquire skills and maximize independence in the areas of communication, academics, socialisation, self-management of behaviours and daily living skills. This position provides an excellent entry to the field for people who are interested in Early Years Special Education.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 per hour. This role is term-time only.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (8.30am to 4.30pm)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 21 October

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

10

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

If you’re a highly motivated person who wants to thrive in a high energy, leading-edge educational environment for children with Autism age 3-11 , you will find that we are a great place to build your career and professional skills.

All of our candidates, receive extensive training to teach children with Autism to acquire skills and maximize independence in the areas of communication, academics, socialisation, self-management of behaviours and daily living skills.

This position provides an excellent entry to the field for people who are interested in Early Years Special Education.

  • Assist the teacher with the development and implementation of Individual Learning Plans.
  • Be familiar with and follow individual pupils’ learning plans and EHCPs.
  • Support provision for pupils both in the classroom and through evidence-based interventions.
  • Establish effective and supportive working relationships with all children, acting as a role model.
  • Use a range of resources and strategies to ensure that children can access a full curriculum.
  • Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
  • Support pupils to access learning at all times through effective intervention and adaptation.
  • Attend to pupils’ personal needs and assist in their social, health, and hygiene needs.
  • Support and work with the parents of children with SEND, developing good relationships and excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Follow planning shared by class teachers and ensure that it is fully understood so that it can be delivered effectively to individuals and small groups of children.
  • Work with team members in planning, evaluating, and adapting learning activities as appropriate.
  • Be responsible for keeping and recording records as agreed with team members, including the class teacher.
  • Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses and progress through observation and planned recording.
  • Provide objective and accurate feedback regarding pupil progress.
  • Implement agreed learning activities and adapt accordingly to meet children’s needs.
  • Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses.
  • Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS1, early years), recording achievement and progress, and feeding back to the teacher.
  • Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.
  • Prepare, maintain, and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use.

Where you’ll work

SWAN HOUSE

296 HIGH STREET

ACTON

LONDON

W3 9BJ

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

    • Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard 
    • Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated BEST UK provider!)
    • All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside full-time role at school.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (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
    • Administrative skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    **Blooming Tree ABA Clinic** is a pioneering UK-based center specializing in early intervention for children with learning difficulties, autism, and SEMH issues. With over 20 years of experience, we provide 1:1 ABA-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team. Our focus is on helping children develop functional skills for greater independence at home and school. Through our primary and pre-preparatory schools, we continue to support children's growth, self-awareness, and social skills, while offering essential training to parents. Our commitment to inclusion and empowerment is central to everything we do.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Horiya

    horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277326.

    Apply now

    Closes in 17 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)

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