Practical subject technician teaching assistant apprentice

Belvidere School

Shrewsbury, SY2 5RJ

Closes in 16 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 11 October 2024

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Summary

Belvidere School are part of TrustEd and have an exciting opportunity to work within an administration role to support the office team. Working in a secondary school with what will be brand new facilities creates a welcoming environment with a role that supports the development of young people through their school education.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. Please note this position is term time only due to working in a school.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 5 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

  • Shadowing technology and art class teachers
  • Supporting with moving equipment
  • Start to build relationships with pupils
  • Supporting with practical lessons
  • Assisting targeted pupils
  • Input data using IT systems
  • Completing CLEAPSS training
  • Deliver a starter or plenary activity in selected classes
  • Communicate, plan and help organise curriculum systems
  • Establish relationships and communicate with parents
  • Deliver art and technology lessons to a small group of pupils (intervention work)
  • Contribute to the wider school community
  • Understanding health and safety and legal requirements (COSHH and CLEAPS)
  • Working with and managing relationships with both children and adults
  • Time management skills
  • Adhere to school policies

Where you’ll work

Belvidere School

Belvidere Lane

Shrewsbury

SY2 5RJ

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

TELFORD COLLEGE

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

    • Teaching assistant standard level 3 qualification
    • Workshop sessions at Telford College one day per week
    • Allocated mentor within the workplace
    • Allocated assessor from Telford College

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade C / 4)
    • Maths (grade C / 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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail

    Other requirements

    Working in a school environment will mean that you have to manage relationships with both children and adults to maintain professionalism at all times.

    About this company

    At Belvidere School, we recognise the immense potential within the community we serve, with our students standing at the heart of our mission. Therefore, we are committed to relentlessly working to pave the way for a journey of growth and achievement, ensuring that every child receives the opportunity to fulfil their potential. We achieve this by fostering a nurturing yet disciplined environment where well-being and safety support our students to thrive.

    https://www.belvidere.shropshire.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • Teaching assistant or teacher training opportunities

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    TELFORD COLLEGE

    Chris Field

    chris.field@telfordcollege.ac.uk

    01952 642452

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278733.

    Apply now

    Closes in 16 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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