Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER (MULTI) ACADEMY TRUST

Portsmouth, PO6 2PP

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

Posted on 20 September 2024

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Summary

You will contribute to the pupil’s development including their physical and mental well-being in supporting the teaching and learning in the class room, providing general and specific assistance to pupils, under the direction and guidance of the class teacher.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary is £11,648 Actual salary is £9,220 - 0.7916 FTE

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.20am - 3.50pm (Term Time only - 38 weeks a year).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Wednesday 9 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

  • In liaison with, and under the guidance of the Class Teacher and following best practice, appropriately support pupils on an individual or small group basis to understand instructions, and complete activities, encouraging and developing independent learning and inclusion of all pupils to ensure progression and continuity
  • Assist with learning across the whole curriculum to support learning outcomes using the teacher's planned teaching and learning method, supporting pupils in the use of ICT and the promotion of IT as a tool to enable learning
  • Contribute to the pupil’s development and their physical and mental wellbeing, promoting and instilling appropriate behaviours, and keeping pupils on task, using School and Trust policies and procedures to achieve this
  • Support the social and emotional well-being of pupils, providing positive feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain their efforts and develop self-reliance and self-esteem; report problems to the teacher, or as appropriate and in-line with School policy and procedures, such as health and safety, child protection, behaviour management
  • As directed by the Class Teacher, monitor pupils’ responses to learning and feedback to the teacher on pupils’ progress and record basic pupil data in line with School procedure
  • Support the learning of children, including implementing intervention programmes, in order to meet targets as required by the Special Educational needs and disability Code of Practice and as identified on the pupil’s plan, including completing the appropriate paperwork
  • Take responsibility for the classroom, preparing and clearing away materials and resources as required, and creating a positive visual impact that supports a learning environment in which pupils can excel and in which they can learn safely
  • Assist in play-time supervision including facilitating games and activities, encouraging and promoting independence for pupil development as appropriate, and dependent on year group, assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene
  • Assist with special activities and extracurricular activities across the Academy, such as sports days, plays, concerts, open days, day trips, educational visits
  • Assist with general lunchtime supervision duties if required.
  • Provide general administrative support and attend meetings and training sessions as required and directed by your line manager or Headteacher

Where you’ll work

Hilary Avenue

Portsmouth

PO6 2PP

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

    • Working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
    • (All learning is delivered online/ remote on a fortnightly basis)

     

    More training information

    • Training Provider: LMP Education (rated as the best UK training provider)

    Requirements

    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
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working

    About this company

    We are a large Junior school based in Cosham, part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust. Children are at the heart of what we do. We empower people to be lifelong learners, equipping children with knowledge, skills and attitudes in order to aspire, adapt and achieve in an ever changing world. We embrace people’s energy and enthusiasm, encouraging creativity of thought, nurturing curiosity, respect, responsibility and independence.

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    After this apprenticeship

    • Full-time role to be considered upon completion of the apprenticeship

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Owen MacKinnon

    owen.mackinnon@lmpeducation.org

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278183.

    Apply now

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

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