Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Lydeard St Lawrence Primary school, Taunton

Summary

In this role you will support the activities of pupils and assist the teaching staff in the implementation of a programme of learning and the provision of a stable, caring, and supportive learning environment, which enables pupils to achieve their full learning potential and facilitates their personal, social and moral development.

Annual wage

£10,816 a year

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This role is term time only and therefore the advertised salary is pro-rata based on the term-time only nature of this role.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Between the hours of 7.30am and 5.30pm Mon- Fri term time only.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 November

Duration

1 year 3 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

To carry out the following activities under the direction of the teacher:

Support to the pupil(s):

• Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general learning needs to ensure
• that support is given to them at an appropriate level.
• Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying, and explaining instructions
• Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning
• Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set, to help them become
• independent learners.
• To provide support, care, and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and
• outside of the school.
• To provide support for pupils’ personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may
• include providing some direct personal care, support, and assistance to the pupil in respect of
• toileting, eating and mobility.
• To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils
• with special educational needs.

Support to the school:

• To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise
• students undertaking off-site activities.
• To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training within contracted hours
• or outside normal hours by agreement.
• To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as
• directed.
• To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers, and toilet facilities. Supervise pupils in
• playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport.
• To follow school procedures and report any concerns to the Headteacher, for example health
• and safety risks.
• To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate

Support to the teacher:

• To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the
• development of learning strategies.
• To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV
• programmes and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes.
• To assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment,
• including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft
• materials, mount, and display pupils’ work.
• Support to the curriculum:
• To support the use of ICT in the classroom - Work with and support pupils to ensure they are
• able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning.
• Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access
• to the curriculum.
• Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific
• individual pupil targets and/or group targets

Working Environment

A normal school environment, although the job holder may be involved in external school activities, such as swimming and educational visits

• The range of areas, number of classrooms/halls etc will depend on the particular school.
• Most of the working day is spent standing, with periods of crouching / bending to engage pupils in
• activities.
• There may be an occasional need to physically lift pupils, such as for safety or care needs and
• occasional unpleasant conditions relating to pupils’ personal hygiene needs.

Where you’ll work

Lydeard St Lawrence Primary school

Lydeard St Lawrence

Taunton

TA4 3SF

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

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

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
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Adaptability

Other requirements

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport. There will be a requirement to attend INSET days.

About this company

Our school is a cornerstone of the community, deeply rooted in collaboration and mutual support. We believe in the power of community to enrich the life chances of all children. We are committed to drawing on local resources, culture, and expertise to enhance our curriculum. Children are encouraged to engage with the community through service projects, partnerships, and real-world learning opportunities, fostering a sense of belonging and civic responsibility.

http://WWW.LYDEARDSTLAWRENCEPRIMARY.CO.UK (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Employment within the trust on completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

SS&L the training provider: Philippa Bancroft

pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk

07917 923622

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284175.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 8 November at 11:59pm)

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