Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Summary

Salendine Nook High School are looking for a career driven and aspiring teaching assistant to join their team. This includes assisting the teacher in the overall delivery of the curriculum and undertake programmes to enable access to learning for all pupils. To support the teacher in all aspects of learning and management in the classroom.

Annual wage

£12,210.25 a year

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Please note; This wage is based on a pro rata basis Candidate will be working 38-40 weeks per year

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday - Term time only 08:40 - 15:10

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 14 December

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

2

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

Teaching Support:

To undertake duties in accordance with school practices and procedures, ensuring the post holder actively upholds and promotes the philosophies of the school
To work under the direction of the class teacher ensuring that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils
Under the guidance of the teacher, supervise activities and assist with the general management of pupils in school
Under the direction of the teacher provide one to one support to pupils or working with small groups of pupils on pre-planned activities, to reinforce the teacher’s approach
To ensure that progress is clearly recorded in the relevant systems and relates to the learning objectives/goals for pupils
To provide basic clerical duties where required e.g. Photocopying, filing etc
Under the guidance of the teacher ensure equipment or materials are suitable for the learning activities
Prepare materials and teaching aids where necessary
Under the guidance of the teacher, work with individuals or groups of pupils in accessing school library and in the use of ICT and other relevant resources to support learning
To participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in
conjunction with the teacher/line manager
As directed by the teacher to promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conduct and incidents in-line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility of their own behaviour
To undertake relevant training and development as required from time to time by the Principal or LA, and be involved in ongoing development reviews of skills and competencies

Pupil Support:

To provide support and guidance under the direction of the teacher on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices
To actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability
To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements
As required to deal with pupils who require physical restraint and intervention, using such methods as TEAM-TEACH, under the direction of the Principal
As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction)
To contribute to plans, reviews and evaluations of pupils by monitoring and recording pupils’ progress and attendance at meetings as required
To provide lunchtime cover as required

Curriculum Activities:

Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
To contribute in the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas
To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources
To attend and contribute to duty related meetings as required

General:

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the School’s/LA’s responsibilities towards safeguarding
Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have

Where you’ll work

Salendine Nook High School New Hey Road

Salendine Nook

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD3 4GN

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

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

More training information

20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform
Online sessions and regular one to ones/reviews

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Salendine Nook High School is a unique and very special place. We have a great reputation locally and have a very strong tradition of providing a first-class education to the young people of north-west Huddersfield.

https://snhs.kirklees.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288127.

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Closes in 24 days (Friday 13 December at 11:59pm)

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