Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

To assist in delivering learning activities/teaching programmes to pupils or small groups and to gain knowledge of the Teaching Assistant role and evidence as part of the apprenticeship framework.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8.45am - 3.25pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm (Yeovil College) 1-4pm (St Michaels Academy)
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 1 year 7 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

Within a framework of supervision, to deliver agreed learning activities/teaching programmes to individuals or groups of pupils, or to the whole class
To support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
To prepare and maintain appropriate learning aids, materials and equipment and assist the pupils in their use
To make or adapt resources (e.g. worksheets or sight cards) to enable the pupil(s) to access the learning activity at their appropriate level of understanding
As required, to prepare the classroom for lessons, ensuring that resources are available and cleared away at the end of the lesson as appropriate
To work on classroom displays following consultation with the teacher
To monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to the teacher and/or other professionals as required
This may include assistance with the development and implementation of SEN Learning Plans and other programmes as appropriate
To administer and mark tests and basic homework as required by the class teacher
To maintain an awareness of pupil problems and report these to the class teacher as required
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To provide support for pupil’s emotional and social needs by encouraging and modelling positive behaviour in line with the School’s Behaviour policy and demonstrating high expectations of work and behaviour
To work with the teacher in the planning of work and activities as appropriate
To assist with the general pastoral care of the pupils, including helping pupils who are sick, distressed or injured
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Where you’ll work

GRASS ROYAL

YEOVIL

BA21 4JW

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

YEOVIL 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.
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

Off the job training for the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship will be carried out 1 morning per week at Yeovil College, Mudford Road, Yeovil, BA21 4DR

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 9 – 4 / A* - C)
Maths (grade Grade 9 – 4 / 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

You MUST be prepared to commit to your work and training for the duration of the apprenticeship. In some cases, you may be required to have a telephone interview with Yeovil College prior to your application being passed on. If a suitable candidate is found prior to the advertised closing date, it may close earlier so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

About this company

At St Michael’s we have high expectations of behaviour and learning. During their time at our school, children are given a wide variety of opportunities which promotes in children a love for learning with good academic outcomes. We are a Junior School for children aged between 7-11. We work together with parents and the community, developing children’s confidence and encouraging self-discipline, maturity and responsibility while providing a safe environment with a balanced and relevant curriculum.

https://www.stmichaelsacademy.co.uk/somerset/primary/stmichaels (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

If a Teaching Assistant position is available at the end of the apprenticeship, the apprentice would be considered for this role via an expression of interest
However, if there is no position available, the school would support the apprentice with interview techniques and additional skills, if requested

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

YEOVIL COLLEGE

Vicki Davey

studentrecruitment@yeovil.ac.uk

01935845561

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287000.

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Closes in 10 days (Monday 25 November at 11:59pm)

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