Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

As a Teaching Assistant you will engage with pupils across a range of abilities and undertake duties supporting a range of students individually, or in groups across the school. You will support with the preparation of teaching materials and contribute to assessment, planning and reporting of learner outcomes.

Annual wage

Competitive

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Salary will be £9,674.95 as the position is term time only.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

You will be working Monday to Friday, term time only plus 5 inset days. Your working hours will be Monday to Friday, term time only, working 32.5 hours a week. The working day is 8.30am to 3.30pm with ½ hour unpaid break.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

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

Your daily duties will include:

To contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisation and promote diversity, inclusion, equality and acceptance of all learners in line with school policies, including by challenging stereotyped views, bullying or harassment
To implement safeguarding polices and safe practice, including online safety, in line with legislation, policies, and procedures including maintaining confidentiality
To work in partnership and liaise with other professionals (such as the teaching staff, SENDCo, or external advisors) and parents/carers to support all learners’ learning
To reflect on their own practice and identify appropriate professional development opportunities with the support of colleagues
To understand the specific needs and preferences of students and use this knowledge constructively to develop and use strategies to support them to achieve their learning goals, both as individuals and groups
To promote engagement and teach learning behaviours to support the development of independent learners
To establish positive relationships with learners and promote positive behaviours, consistently applying the school’s behaviour policy and implement agreed behaviour management procedures in the classroom
To support the social, emotional, mental health, wellbeing and personal care of all learners in line with organisational policy and procedures and report any issues when required
To deliver individual and small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters in partnership with the teacher and other professionals. This includes demonstrating or advising on the proper use of equipment and materials, explaining the task required, and ensuring the student stays on task
To contribute to assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of learner outcomes and participation as agreed with the teacher
To support the teacher with the preparation of teaching and differentiated materials for students and report to teaching staff about perceived needs, difficulties, and successes of students
To support the development of a stimulating and safe learning environment by contributing to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diverse needs and interests of learners
To complete any administrative duties as required for the role
To support or lead enrichment activities for example visits, out of school activities, supervising play and in school clubs

Where you’ll work

Backwell School Station Road

Backwell

Bristol

BS48 3BX

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

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

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 Level 3 Standard
Day release at Weston College, Knightstone Campus
EPA preparation
Off-the-job training
Visits from Work Based Learning Assessor

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Motivate young people

Other requirements

The Lighthouse Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all in our community to share this commitment. Suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. As part of the shortlisting process, an online search will be carried out. All appointments will be subject to vetting, including an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly those from underrepresented groups.

About this company

Backwell is a large, Ofsted “good” comprehensive school with friendly, hardworking staff and students. We are committed to developing and investing in all staff so that they may reach their full potential. We are also part of the Lighthouse Schools Partnership, Multi-Academy Trust. Backwell School offers its staff a vibrant and stimulating teaching environment and there is a broad range of professional support available for new members of staff both within the department and in the wider school. Backwell School provides a fantastic benefits package inclusive of:- • A contributory pension scheme (Avon Pension Fund) • A broad employee assistance programme and benefits (offering discounts on shopping and healthcare) • Cycle to work scheme and on-site parking • Wellbeing support • Support to staff looking for career progression. • Free parking • Short walk from Backwell and Nailsea Train Station • On the bus route for buses from Bristol to Weston, and Bristol to Clevedon.

https://www.backwellschool.net/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity of a permanent position for the successful apprentice. Longer term prospects within the school environment are wide with internal opportunities as they arise.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WESTON COLLEGE OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION

Sharna Brinkley

Sharna.Brinkley@weston.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280047.

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