Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Blackbrook Primary School

THE OAK PARTNERSHIP TRUST WEST MONCKTON PRIMARY SCHOOL

Taunton, TA1 2RA

Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 September 2024

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Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic apprentice Teaching Assistant to support children’s learning. The successful applicant will demonstrate that they can support the delivery of an inclusive, nurturing and child centred learning experience, ensuring children succeed and develop a love of learning.

Annual wage
£10,123.78 a year

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Wage is depended on whether college is during the day or evening. Annual wage is Pro-rata term time only.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday – Friday, term time only (8.45am - 3.15pm) Total hours per week: 30.42 Thirty-minute unpaid break Total hours per week: 30.42 hours a week.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

The successful applicant will have the ability to:

  • Be adaptable and flexible
  • Work successfully as part of our dedicated and hardworking team by supporting the delivery of the National Curriculum
  • Enthuse, inspire and motivate children
  • Assess children's skills and understanding across all aspects of learning
  • Work in an inclusive school that strives to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children
  • Build positive relationships with parents, carers and other professionals
  • Work across other year groups as required
  • Support basic administrative tasks in the school as required
  • This is not an exhaustive list and may adapt and change to fit the needs of the school.

Where you’ll work

Ashbourne Crescent

Taunton

TA1 2RA

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

RICHARD HUISH TRUST

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 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

    • Functional skills in maths, English (if required)
    • End-Point Assessment (EPA) - you will work towards achieving the knowledge, skills and behaviours for the Teaching Assistant
    • Standard. This is achieved on completion of an externally assessed EPA.
    • Learners will complete a portfolio of evidence and the EPA consists of the following activities: practical observation with questions & answers and professional discussion.

    More training information

    The successful candidate will attend fortnightly sessions at the college between 9am and 3.30pm.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade Grade A-C / 8-4)
    • Maths (grade Grade A-C / 8-4)

    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
    • Team working

    About this company

    Blackbrook Primary School is part of the Oak Partnership Trust. The Oak Partnership is committed to training and developing individuals as part of its teaching assistant to school leader pathway. We are a growing Trust and this is an exciting time to join. You are encouraged to visit our website to find out more about the school. We have experience of working with, and supporting, apprentice teaching assistants to become highly effective practitioners.

    http://www.blackbrookschool.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Fully qualified and will be able to apply for a permanent teaching assistant role if available. 

    The Oak Partnership is committed to training and developing individuals as part of its teaching assistant to school leader pathway. We are a growing Trust and this is an exciting time to join.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    RICHARD HUISH TRUST

    Emma Harper

    apprenticeship@richuish.ac.uk

    01823 424603

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278301.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Friday 4 October at 11:59pm)

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