Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Stoke Damerel Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse and inclusive school located at the heart of Plymouth. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant apprentice. The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning.

Annual wage

£9,984 a year

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30 hours per week, term time contract, working 39 weeks per year.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday ,working between 8.00am - 4.30pm, exact hours to be discussed at interview.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 4 January

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

Stoke Damerel Primary is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse and inclusive school located in Plymouth and is part of Reach South Academy Trust, a growing Multi Academy Trust in the South West.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant apprentice to join our team working across the school. The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.

You Should:

Assist in getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
Assisting teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the teacher
Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings
Helping teachers manage student behaviour
Looking after children who are unwell or upset
Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children
Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
An interest in SEND pupils and pupil wellbeing would be advantageous

We can offer you:

An extended, supportive team which promotes the development and well-being of everyone in our school community
Friendly and enthusiastic children who are actively involved in shaping the development of our school
A caring and friendly atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued
The chance to be imaginative, take risks in learning and be innovative whilst raising attainment

Where you’ll work

Stoke Damerel Primary School

Collingwood Road

Plymouth

PL1 5PA

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

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

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.
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

On our 15 -18 month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard qualification, you will work towards the following:

Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4-9 (A-C))
Math (grade 4-9 (A-C))

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

Other requirements

Desired skills - Good communication skills with both children and adults Ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative Previous experience of working with young children An interest in working with special educational needs children. Personal qualities - Hardworking and enthusiastic Resilient Friendly and outgoing

About this company

Stoke Damerel Primary is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist at Stoke. We want the pupils in our school to receive a broad range of experiences alongside a high-quality academic education, being inquisitive and active learners with a strong set of moral values. The skills and values of collaboration, respect, ambition, endeavour, responsibility and thoughtfulness are woven through our curriculum and are central to our ethos. Our aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspiration, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.

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After this apprenticeship

There may be the potential for employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate either within Stoke Damerel Primary or at other schools within Reach South Academy Trust
The Trust operates 10 other schools in Plymouth and opportunties are available for the right individual

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