Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

Acklam Grange School are looking for an organised and dedicated individual to join their school as an Apprentice TA. This role will include supporting the classroom teacher to maximise student learning and progress through one-to-one and small-group support. You will also need to ensure all apprenticeship coursework is completed in a timely manner.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Actual salary £10,667 per annum (Term-time only)

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 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

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST:

Support and encourage students to move towards independent learning
Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weaknesses, consolidate strengths, and develop individualised expectations
Supporting individual students to overcome challenges, such as with reading, writing or confidence
Supporting students who have special educational needs and disabilities
Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on student’s participation, conceptual understanding, and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of students
Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy
Deliver interventions in accordance with the training given
Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of the role within lessons
Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding
Build appropriate relationships with all stakeholders
Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching
Use school computer systems, including management information systems
Use a range of strategies to enable students to access and engage in learning
Willingness to attend any educational visits, as and when necessary

RESOURCES:

Operate office equipment e.g. photocopiers and computers appropriately

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Be aware of and comply with School policies and procedures
Be aware of and support differences and ensure equal opportunities for all
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals and stakeholders
Attend and participate in relevant meetings and training, as required
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required e.g. CPD
Confidentiality
Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead
The post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as could be reasonably required and as directed by your line manager

Where you’ll work

Acklam Grange School Lodore Grove

Middlesbrough

TS5 8PB

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 EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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 qualification at Stockton Riverside College
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Team working
Initiative
Numeracy & Literacy skills
Microsoft Office knowledge
Able to relate to children
Time management
Confidentiality
Highly motivated

About this company

Acklam Grange is an Academy and inclusive school in Middlesbrough with a focus on learning for all the family. A big school with a big heart, our priority is our students’ achievement, empowering every child to exceed expectations and be the best that they can be. We have aspirational aims for academic excellence for our students, creating choices for them in their future career paths. We aim to develop balanced young people who share our school values. AGS Pride encapsulates our school values and drives our students to succeed in every aspect of their lives. These are the five key characteristics that interweave through our curriculum and extra-curricular provision, forming the basis for everything we do at our school. Every child benefits from an individual learning experience in a family focussed learning community that recognises their specific needs through curriculum choice and tailored support. High quality facilities offer an exceptional environment where learning is fun, accessible and relevant, preparing students for further and higher education and the world of work.

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

After this apprenticeship

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship if available at that time.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Anna Reeves

anna.reeves@the-etc.ac.uk

07436795883

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000296863.

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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 2 February at 11:59pm)

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