Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable pupils to have access to learning, and to assist the teacher in managing pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom, outside the main teaching area and on a 1-1 basis.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 until 15:30. Term time only (38 weeks) plus 5 days working (PD Days).
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 28 October
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

SUPPORT FOR PUPILS

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Administer routine tests and invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils’ work
Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administer coursework etc.

SUPPORT FOR THE CURRICULUM

Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Undertake programmes linked to local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, Foundation Stage curriculum, etc, - recording achievement and progress and feeding back to the teacher
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher

The job holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required in exceptional or emergency situations.

Where you’ll work

Abingdon Primary School

Abingdon Road

Middlesbrough

TS1 3JR

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

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Stockton Riverside College.
Functional skills Maths & English, if required.

More training information

This will be one day a week at Stockton Riverside College.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Able to follow instructions
Time management
Able to build relationships
Confidentiality
Health & Safety awareness
Numeracy & Literacy skills

About this company

Our vision is to make an inclusive community that supports the well-being of every child and their family to enhance enjoyment, raise achievement and aspiration for all, and ensure children and their families are supported through their learning journey from birth through school life in pursuit of excellence. Aspirations, Resilience, Commitment and Harmony (ARCH) are our core values that are woven through everything we do and indeed everyday life at Abingdon. Children strive towards receiving ARCH points for displaying these principles in their work, play, sport and friendships.

https://www.abingdonprimary.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Anna Reeves

anna.reeves@the-etc.ac.uk

07436795883

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280648.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 20 October at 11:59pm)

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