Apprentice Teaching Assistant

THE PRIESTLEY ACADEMY TRUST

Bradford, BD8 7PH

Closes in 14 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2024

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Summary

Work as part of a team in the classroom to support pupils in becoming confident and independent learners by encouraging them to actively participate in all learning opportunities. Have high expectations of all pupils and be a positive role-model. Make a real difference!

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

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Wage is worked out pro rata as the apprentice is TERM TIME ONLY. To be discussed at interview.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.Term time plus 2 days

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 4 November

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

This position is for the role at Westbourne Primary School.

  • To support pupils in their learning, including those with a variety of special educational needs
  • To provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom
  • To supervise and ensure the safety of children throughout the day
  • To encourage children to treat each other with respect and to follow the school’s behaviour policies at all times
  • Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately 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

Where you’ll work

7 Skinner Lane

Bradford

BD8 7PH

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

CRAVEN COLLEGE

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

    • The Apprentice will be working towards a Teaching Assistant Level 3  Apprenticeship Standard
    • Classwork will be one day per week delivered by Craven College

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    TERM TIME ONLY

    About this company

    The Priestley Academy Trust is a group of six primary schools located in Bradford. Our mission is to develop all our students as both academic and well rounded, characterful young people, equipped with the understanding, attitudes, skills and behaviours necessary to succeed in life. We serve an exceptionally rewarding area where we make a difference every day to the children and families in our community and we have a proud tradition of nurturing and developing our staff. Our schools work very closely together to sustain real school improvement for the benefit of our learners.

    https://www.priestley.academy/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    On successful completion on apprenticeship, the apprentice may be offered a permenant role and have the opportunity for progression in the following:

    • Teaching Assistant
    • Learning Support Assistant
    • Higher Level Teaching Assistant
    • Teacher training

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CRAVEN COLLEGE

    Holly McFadyen

    hmcfadyen@craven-college.ac.uk

    07584212921

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282009.

    Apply now

    Closes in 14 days (Thursday 31 October at 11:59pm)

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