Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

To work with teachers and Derby College to gain knowledge and experience to support teaching and learning, providing general and specific support to pupils and staff under the direction, guidance and direct supervision of the classroom teacher, SENCO and senior staff.

Annual wage

£10,816 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Term time only

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

MAIN ACTIVITIES

Work with individuals or small groups of pupils
Help pupils understand instructions
Support pupils with learning and SEND
Assist with behaviour management
Prepare and clear up learning environment and materials
Keep records of pupils learning and outcomes
Assist with dressing, hygiene etc
Carry out allocated tasks under direct supervision of a qualified teacher

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

To promote and actively support the values of the school
Support pupils to understand instructions
Support independent learning and inclusion of all pupils
Support the teacher in behaviour management and keeping pupils on task
Support pupils in social and emotional well-being, reporting problems to the teacher as appropriate
Prepare and clear up learning environment and resources, including photocopying, filing and the display and presentation of pupils work and contribute to maintaining a safe environment
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene as required whilst encouraging independence
Develop and maintain good working relationships with parents/carers
Undertake relevant training and CPD

KEY ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Post holder will contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery by:

Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed
Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation
At all times operating within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework
Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for pupils

SAFEGUARDING

To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act 2004 and Working Together in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to this role in our school
To be fully aware and compliant to ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and the school’s ‘Safeguarding and Child Protection’ policy
To ensure that the Headteacher or Designated Safeguarding Lead is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which may arise in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection

Where you’ll work

Holbrook Road

Alvaston

Derby

DE24 0DD

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

DCG

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

L3 Teaching assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 or L2 Functional Skills)
Maths (grade C/4 or L2 Functional Skills)

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
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Calm
Approachability
Empathy
Resilience
Enthusiasm

Other requirements

Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointed interview. Because this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application, prior to taking up post, they will be required to give written permission to ascertain details from the Police regarding any convictions against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convictions.

About this company

Oakwood Junior is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. We aim to provide a warm, welcoming and supportive environment in which our pupils develop a lifelong love of learning. We want the children to be happy and excited about coming to school to learn and to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding through a rich curriculum that celebrates diversity.

https://oakwoodjuniorschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position at the school.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DCG

Isabelle Torrance

isabelle.torrance@derby-college.ac.uk

01332387420

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284368.

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Closes in 11 days (Monday 11 November at 11:59pm)

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