Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

The Gorse Academies Trust

Leeds, LS7 1SR

Closes in 14 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 October 2024

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Summary

Little London Academy are seeking to recruit 4 inspirational colleagues to the role Apprentice Teaching Assistant. Successful candidates will be working under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom, to support access to learning for pupils and to support the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, Term Time only + 5 days. Start/end times to be agreed but within school working day.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

4

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 candidates will be placed with the youngest pupils, supporting pupils with a wide array of needs, working on a one-to-one basis or within a small team, depending on prior experience and the individual's career aspirations. 

Further Training Details

  • Assisting in the management of pupils in the learning environment
  • Assisting in the planning of learning activities
  • Administering routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils' work
  • Undertaking structures and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil's needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion
  • Supervising and supporting pupils'  consistently at all times including those with special needs; recognising and responding to their individual needs whilst ensuring their safety and education in the learning environment

Demonstrate the following behaviours:

  • Demonstrate a commitment to working with children of the relevant age
  • Demonstrate good co-operative, interpersonal and effective listening skills
  • Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school, its pupils, parents or carers
  • Ability to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustments where necessary
  • Ability to cope with the requirements of the post, which will include working with pupils who have emotional / behavioural / physical difficulties.

Where you’ll work

Little London Academy

Meanwood Road

Leeds

LS7 1SR

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

AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

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

    • You will be working towards either the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours) or the Level 3 Early Years Educator Apprenticeship Standard depending on the role in school.
    • The Teaching Assistants will have opportunity to achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
    • As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role
    • Our programme has a particular focus on understanding local SEND provision
    • You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved)

    You will be supported with and prepared for the end point assessment by Highfield Assessment (EPAO) which will comprise of:

    • Practical Observation, followed by Question and Answer session
    • Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence
    • You will be allocated 'Off the Job' Training hours per week(Minimum of 7.5 hours) to complete the Standard. Time will be given in your working week in the school setting

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

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

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    Little London Academy formally joined The GORSE Academies Trust in February 2024. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Within GORSE, we are passionate that all children excel, regardless of their background or additional needs. We are, therefore, incredibly excited to announce the addition of Little London Bridge, a new Resource Provision for children with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs, which will be opening from January 2025! Little London Bridge will join our pre-existing resource provisions, Rainbow Base and Horizons. Catering for over 70 Primary and Secondary students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP’s) respectively, Little London Bridge will benefit from the expertise currently available to us from across our trust, whilst forging its own identity within the Little London community. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, perseverance and challenge. We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential - because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over 70 languages spoken in our school.

    http://www.littlelondonprimary.co.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • You will be able to apply for a position within the Academy, subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    AIRE VOCATIONAL TRAINING LIMITED

    Rachael Law

    rachael.law@tgat.org.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279909.

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    Closes in 14 days (Friday 18 October at 11:59pm)

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