Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy
Newark, NG24 2BQ
Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 23 September 2024
Contents
Summary
The Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy supports children's social and academic participation under the direction of the Headteacher. Responsibilities include assisting the class teacher, encouraging independent learning, and promoting positive behavior.
- Annual wage
- £12,313.60 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm (Term Time only - 37 Weeks a year).
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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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
Key Duties:
- Support pupils’ learning activities including additional learning needs and development and maintain an awareness of the planning, delivery and evaluation of learning activities
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual pupils and groups by using effective communication and understanding the value of treating all individuals fairly
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom
Support for the Pupil:
- Help with the care and support of pupils by supporting children’s communication and intellectual development and physical, emotional and social development
- To contribute to the planning to meet children’s development needs
- Contribute to the health and well-being of pupils through the support of safeguarding for pupils by ensuring a safe environment, and following policies & procedures at all times
- Assist with the personal and intimate care of pupils
- To support children and young people with SEND, supporting them to actively participate in learning activities
- To liaise with parent/carers/outside agencies as required
Support for the Teacher:
- Help with classroom resources and records by maintaining confidentiality of information at all times and ensuring resources are in place for when they are required
- Contribute to the management of pupil behaviour by encouraging positive behaviour in the classroom, referring to senior colleagues as appropriate
- Escort and assist pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
Support for the Curriculum:
- Support the school curriculum including literacy and numeracy activities by using strategies and techniques for promoting learning
- Provide support for learning activities within the teaching and learning programme, monitoring the effectiveness of activities in promoting pupils’ learning and modifying these where necessary
- Support pupils to use ICT materials and resources effectively to advance their learning
Support for the School:
- Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and parents through effective communication and providing support for pupils, colleagues and parents as required
- Willingness to keep up to date with professional practice by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the requirements of the role and individual responsibilities
Where you’ll work
147 Wolsey Road
Newark
NG24 2BQ
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
Your training plan
- Work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote)
- Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 8th best UK training provider)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
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
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D Academy a single form entry school with 220 pupils. Our academy is proud of its calm, welcoming and modern environment. Our curriculum is bespoke to our local community, and looks to prepare the pupils for a love of life-long learning. Staff are dedicated and described by parents and visitors, as being 'approachable' and 'supportive'.
https://www.bishopalexanderacademy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
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 VAC1000278387.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Friday 25 October at 11:59pm)
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