Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are seeking to recruit three Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistants who are highly motivated, dedicated and passionate about education, to join our successful and supportive team, here at Willoughby Academy. Self-confidence and enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite.

Annual wage: £10,816 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: The Academy Day is between 8.00am and 6.00pm. A flexible approach to working is expected as some tasks may be required to be carried out in the evenings and during holiday periods. 39 working weeks
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 10 February
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 learning needs of students and the use of this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
To participate in the preparation of the classroom as required
To provide useful learning strategies in order to develop a range of literacy and numeracy skills
To be available for the supervision and monitoring of students at specific duties including; break, lunchtime duties and before and after school duties

Where you’ll work

Willoughby Academy

South Road

Bourne

Lincolnshire

PE10 9JD

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.
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 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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training can be found on the below link:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1

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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Willoughby is an all needs, through Academy (2 – 19) for students with moderate, severe, profound and complex needs. We offer a highly supportive learning environment with excellent facilities. Enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite; as is the desire to be involved in all aspects of the development of an outstanding and cutting edge Special Academy, at the forefront of educational improvement and attainment.

https://www.willoughbyacademy.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

Morgan Xavier

mxavier@prioryacademies.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291262.

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Closes on Friday 31 January

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