Teaching Assistant Apprentice

The Priory Pembroke Academy

Lincoln, LN3 4JP

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 20 November)

Posted on 6 November 2024

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Summary

During the apprenticeship you will undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant course. You will be providing support to teaching staff by assisting in the delivery of class-based tasks to groups or individual students.

Annual wage
£10,816 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
The Academy day is between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. A flexible approach to working is expected as some tasks may be required to be carried out in the evenings and during holiday periods.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

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

  • To assist with developing an understanding of the learning needs of students and the use of this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
  • To take into account students’ learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
  • To reinforce specific targets to address individual learning needs within the classroom setting
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

Where you’ll work

The Priory Pembroke Academy

Croft Lane

Cherry Willingham

Lincoln

LN3 4JP

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 PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

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

    To train for Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard and work with the Priory Apprenticeships to support coursework assignments and observations, ensuring that all deadlines are met. 
    Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training can be found on the below link: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 
    Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) 
    End-Point Assessment (EPA) 
    Teaching Assistant workshops located in Lincoln, typically held once a month. 

    Requirements

    Essential 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
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    About this company

    Pembroke Academy is at an exciting junction, boasting a vibrant and supportive culture. With a "good" rating from Ofsted in 2022 and a significant growth in pupil numbers, we're proud to announce several opportunities to join our learning support team.

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

    After this apprenticeship

    Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will be qualified as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant and will be able to apply for roles requiring this qualification

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES

    David Correia

    dcorreia@prioryacademies.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286130.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 20 November)

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