Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Hillborough Infant and Nursery

Bedfordshire, LU1 5EZ

Closes in 13 days (Monday 14 October)

Posted on 30 September 2024

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Summary

The Governing Body of Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an apprentice for a Teaching Assistant position to start as soon as possible. Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is Ofsted rated Good, with pupils who are keen to learn.

Annual wage
£10,816 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, term-time only

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

Duration

1 Year 9 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 work as part of a team  and will undertake a range of tasks such as:

  • Provide support in the classroom to individuals/groups of pupils as directed by the class teacher.
  • Follow and implement the school’s behaviour policy and any related policies and procedures.
  • Provide support for learning in the classroom as directed by the class teacher and help to maintain the order and cleanliness of the classroom environment e.g. putting up displays and tidying resources.
  • Assist in the supervision of children during the working day, on/off site including for example school visits.
  • Assist in classroom preparation.
  • Under the direction of the class teacher develop and maintain supportive relationships with parents, carers and other professionals.
  • Contribute to the care, health and welfare of pupils in accordance with the relevant school policies.
  • Keep records and provide feedback to teaching and other staff on pupils’ behaviour and progress.
  • Maintain and respect confidentiality.

Where you’ll work

Hillborough Infant and Nursery School

Hillborough Road

Luton

Bedfordshire

LU1 5EZ

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

LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

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 to be provided: Teaching Assistant (Level 3 Apprenticeship) 

    Learning Provider: Luton Adult Learning, The Point, Luton

    Training will be one day a week

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    Other in:

    • English (grade 4/C or above)
    • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    It gives me great pleasure on behalf of all the staff, children, parents and governors to warmly welcome you to our wonderful school. Hillborough Infant and Nursery School is a warm and welcoming school with a whole school team that is nurturing and inspiring to all the children and families involved in the school. We want to provide the best learning experience for all of our pupils, regardless of their starting point.

    https://www.hillboroughinfants.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    Once the apprenticeship has been completed you will have the qualification and experience to secure a permanent job.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

    Luton Adult Learning

    01582 490033

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279795.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Monday 14 October)

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