Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at University Academy Long Sutton

University Academy Long Sutton

Spalding, PE12 9LF

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 January 2025

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Summary

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of pupils? Do you have a desire to gain real world experience in a dynamic learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This apprenticeship will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge, as well as a recognised qualification in education.

Annual wage
Competitive

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This position is term time only and so paid pro rata

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term time only.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

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

  • Under the direction of the teacher, carry out pre-determined tasks to support the pupil’s learning;
  • Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the pupil to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks
  • Provide general learning support as required for children with special needs, or where English is not their first language
  • Help with the care and support of the pupil, including attending to their emotional, complex medical and physical care needs;
  • Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring the pupil feels involved with tasks and activities.
  • Under the direction of the teacher, support the Academy curriculum, including literacy and numeracy activities
  • Support the use of Computing in the curriculum
  • Provide information to help the class teacher plan appropriate work programmes
  • Help to prepare the learning environment for use
  • Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. preparation of materials
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment
  • Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
  • Provide support for Academy events as directed

Where you’ll work

University Academy Long Sutton

84 Little London

Spalding

PE12 9LF

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

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification
  • The assessor will visit you at UALS every 4-6 weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Positive " can do" attitude
  • work in a busy environment

About this company

The University Academy Long Sutton is a popular 11 - 16 Academy in the rural market town of Long Sutton, and is part of The University of Lincoln Academy Trust.

https://www.uals.org.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

  • May lead to permanent position for the right candidate on successful completion of apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH

Maddy Austen

maddy.austen@uolat.co.uk

01406 423042

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295436.

Apply now

Closes in 14 days (Friday 31 January at 11:59pm)

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