Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Ettington Church of England Primary School

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 7SP

Closes in 20 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 7 October 2024


Summary

Ettington Church of England Primary School are looking to appoint a friendly, respectable individual for a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. The role is to provide support to pupils in relation to their individual abilities, demonstrating a “can do” attitude including suggesting solutions, participating, trusting and encouraging others to achieve.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Times to be confirmed).

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

1 Year 8 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 to Pupils:

  • Provide pastoral support to pupils within the school environment
  • Provide structured support in accordance with specific work programmes designed and supervised by individual teachers
  • Use specialist knowledge / experience to provide appropriate support to pupils in relation to their individual needs, e.g. behaviour management strategies
  • To contribute to raising standards by ensuring high expectations are set for pupils
  • Involvement in the development and implementation of Individual Education / Behaviour / Support / Mentoring plans

Support for the Teacher:

  • Supervise pupils for a particular curriculum activity under the supervision and guidance of a qualified teacherIn conjunction with teacher, record pupils’ progress, provide feedback to appropriate education professionals, e.g. LEA officers, Ofsted Inspectors
  • To support the teacher to develop appropriate learning plans to raise achievement
  • Provide general admin support, for classroom activities e.g. produce worksheets for agreed activities etc

Support for the Curriculum:

  • Contribute to curriculum planning, evaluation and implementation
  • Contribute to development of school policies and procedures by participation in working groups
  • The development, preparation and dissemination of appropriate materials
  • Determine the need for, prepare and use specialist equipment, plans and resources to support pupils

Where you’ll work

Churchill Close

Ettington

Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 7SP

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

HEART OF ENGLAND 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

    Training is held remotely via Microsoft Teams during paid working hours. 

    Educator sessions are held 1-1 every 3 weeks for 1.5 hours. 

    There are 5 day courses during the duration of the apprenticeship, these are held from 9.30am - 3.00pm. These are group sessions.

    You will be provided with protected learning time, in which you will be able to complete any work relating to your apprenticeship and contribute to the building of your portfolio. 

    More training information

    We work with a large number of schools, academies, Multi-Academy Trusts and local authorities to deliver a carefully constructed portfolio of apprenticeships for schools, for non-teaching staff, alongside our traditional office and management-based qualifications. We work with schools to conduct and identify training needs, providing guidance and advice around selecting the most appropriate courses and contents. Ultimately, we strive to provide the best value for all of the schools we work within.

    We are Ofsted rated ‘good’ and rank highly in the government’s database of apprenticeship providers for schools and have excellent reviews, as a result of our pass rates and employer satisfaction ratings. 

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

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

    Other requirements

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    About this company

    Ettington Church of England Primary School is a truly wonderful, warm and welcoming village school, rooted in Christian values, vibrant and forward-thinking. Situated on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon and benefiting from its rural setting and extensive grounds, our school lies at the heart of a thriving community. Ettington is a Church school, inclusive and welcoming of people of all faiths and backgrounds. We strive to nurture pupils to be compassionate towards others and to become responsible global citizens.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    It is hoped but not guaranteed that an offer of employment will be given upon the completion of your apprenticeship.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

    Rachel OConnor

    rachel.o'connor@hoet.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280833.

    Apply now

    Closes in 20 days (Monday 28 October at 11:59pm)

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