Learning Support Assistant Apprentice

Summary

An excellent opportunity to work at The Ashford School as a Learning Support Assistant. The person appointed will be hardworking, empathetic, flexible and determined to support pupils either individually or in small groups. An understanding of children with additional learning needs would be desirable.

Wage

£12,480 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

This role is pro rata, salary will be adjusted

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm Term Time only.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 March

Duration

1 year 9 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

You will support across a broad range of subjects and all year groups up to Year 11. Support will be given during lessons, as well as some 1-1 sessions where necessary.

Duties include:

To support Learning and Teaching under the direction of the Director of Learning Enhancement
To work with all teachers as appropriate, in order to provide the best possible learning support
To work with groups or individuals, in and out of the classroom, as directed by the Director of Learning Enhancement
To attend Learning Support meetings as appropriate
To communicate with subject teachers as required, guided by Director of Learning Enhancement

Where you’ll work

East Hill

Ashford

TN24 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

EKC GROUP

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
Attending online workshops once a month, delivered through EKC Group
Trainer visits to the workplace once every 6-8 weeks

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C or equivalent)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

The leading schools across the world focus their efforts on just two simple areas: developing key personal characteristics, attitudes and behaviours, and optimising the achievements of their pupils across a wide range of fields beyond and including the academic. At Ashford School, our educational philosophy is based on a very simple assumption: if a pupil is happy and secure, they are more likely to be successful. As a result, our learning is underpinned by four key factors, namely Celebrating Individuality, Optimising Potential, Academic Rigour and Adventurous Learning. We believe that learning should be challenging, motivating and lead to a sense of fulfilment, which is why we strive to provide an inspiring environment that encourages growth and adventure so that our students can develop into all they are capable of being. Whether your child is a baby, a young child, a teenager or a young adult, Ashford School has the tools to equip them for an ever-changing world.

https://www.ashfordschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Could lead to a permanent role and progression

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Blue Vinall

blue.vinall@eastkent.ac.uk

01227 811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298600.

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Closes in 27 days (Thursday 27 February at 11:59pm)

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