Sowerby Primary Academy - TA Apprenticeship

ELEVATE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

7 Orchard Court, Binley Business Park, Coventry CV3 2TQ, YO7 1RX

Closes in 10 days (Friday 11 October)

Posted on 26 September 2024

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Summary

To work with teachers to support teaching and teaming by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. May work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required.

Annual wage
£21,164,000 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday term time only plus 5 training days, contracted to 37.5 hours a week in order to meet the training criteria.

37 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

To work with teachers to support teaching and teaming by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. May work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required.

Where you’ll work

7 Orchard Court, Binley Business Park, Coventry CV3 2TQ

YO7 1RX

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

SCCU LTD

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

    Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role. ● Level 3 Teaching assistant apprenticeship Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period ● Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT (if required)

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Maths (grade Pass)
    • English (grade Pass)

    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
    • Initiative
    • Patience
    • Team working

    About this company

    We believe that the environment we offer plays a crucial part in developing all our children into happy, healthy, safe and motivated learners. Our calm, and purposeful atmosphere contributes greatly to the development of the whole child. Sowerby Primary children are taught to make good choices, considering the impact upon themselves and others. Sowerby Primary Academy is a warm, courteous and welcoming community. Our core values of Courage, Kindness, Acceptance, Resilience and Respect help us deliver our aim of 'Growing Courageous Learners'

    After this apprenticeship

    This is an 18 month commitment for the training but could lead to long term employment opportunities in school or across the Elevate Trust.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SCCU LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279286.

    Apply now

    Closes in 10 days (Friday 11 October)

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