Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

We are looking for a friendly and hardworking Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team. An inclusive individual, with high expectations of their students, who is committed to maximising rates of progress and has innovative ideas to support all students.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College (TBC). Term time plus one week. Salary will be pro-rata to term time plus one week.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 January
Duration: 1 year 6 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

To work and support vulnerable students and students who have additional educational and medical needs
To work with small groups, supporting and delivering SEND interventions
To work in partnership with teachers and other professionals to provide effective support for learning activities; tailoring support to the needs of the students if necessary
To support planning and delivery of the curriculum for students
To contribute to the planning, preparation, maintenance and evaluation of learning activities and environment; identifying areas of improvement and new developments as necessary
To promote and assist with the development of core literacy and numeracy skills
To monitor, assess, report and maintain records of students and their performance
To work with small groups of students and individuals both within the classroom and during withdrawal sessions
To provide appropriate support and care for students throughout the day, including break and lunchtime monitoring and pre/post academy activities as necessary
To attend meetings about students as required
To invigilate internal and external tests and examinations under formal conditions
To accompany and supervise students on trips and visits as appropriate
To liaise with parents/carers and outside agencies as appropriate
Follow Academy policy regarding care, support and supervision of students
Maintain personal expertise to be a role model and promote high expectations for all members of the school community through your role within the structure
To model the values, ethos and vision of the Trust
To contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Trust
To maintain at all times, the utmost confidentiality with regard to all records, personal data relating to staff, students and other information of a sensitive or confidential nature
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Show a duty of care to students and staff and take appropriate action to comply with health and safety requirements at all times
Be aware of, and support, differences and ensure that all students have access to opportunities to learn and develop
Maintain good relationships with colleagues and work together as a team
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
To attend any training courses relevant to the post, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development
Demonstrate and promote commitment to equal opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
The post-holder will be expected to contribute to the protection of children and vulnerable adults, as appropriate, in accordance with any agreed policies and/or guidelines, reporting any issues or concerns to their immediate line manager
The post-holder will be required to promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security in the work place. To ensure that the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH, and all other mandatory regulations are adhered to
To carry out duties with full regard to the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy
An Enhanced Disclosure with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required before confirming an appointment

Where you’ll work

Hummersknott Academy Edinburgh Drive

Darlington

DL3 8AR

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

DARLINGTON 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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

5 GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) including maths and English or equivalent
Commitment to further enhance knowledge & skills
Able to follow directions and work in collaboration with line management and SLT
Working 5 days per week inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College
Knowledge and skills in the use of MS Word (are desirable)
Good ICT skills and data input e.g. MS Word, Excel
Good verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the need to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and other professionals

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths, English plus 3 other (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
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Flexibility
Cooperative
Enthusiasm
Self Confidence

Other requirements

• Application form and processes via apprenticeship provider • Fully supported in references • Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance

About this company

Hummersknott Academy is a secondary school in Darlington in the North East of England. There are approximately 1,250 pupils on roll aged eleven to sixteen.

http://enquiries@hummersknott.org.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

There may be an opportunity to secure a long-term position after successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Nagina Patrai

npatrai@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289290.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 6 January at 11:59pm)

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