Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our committed and dedicated team of SEND staff, to support targeted students across the curriculum, to help them fulfil their potential.

Wage

£16,839 a year

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Actual starting salary: £16,839pa (£10.18ph)

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Term time plus all inset days 37 hours per week: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (3.30pm on Fridays)

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 March

Duration

2 years

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 students in accessing learning activities as directed by the teacher, being aware of and supporting differences, to ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

• To undertake classroom support to further the learning of individual or small groups of students, especially those with SEND needs

• To help students manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive values, positive attitudes to learning and good student behaviour

We already have a team of enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice TAs and we are looking to expand the team. Quote from a current Apprentice Teaching Assistant at SRWA:

“Being a TA Apprentice has been a great way to start off my career working in education while making a difference to young people. Through this role I have learned so much about the world of education and Special Educational Needs that will help me as I continue working in Education. Not only that, but it's been a great opportunity to make a difference to young people through some very turbulent years for them”.

Where you’ll work

Upper Boundstone Lane

Sompting

West Sussex

BN15 9QZ

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

LIFT SCHOOLS

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

Alongside the classroom TA role, 20% of the 37 weekly contracted working hours will be allocated to training onsite for a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by our external training provider: Academies Enterprise Trust. During the Apprenticeship you will be assigned a Trainer Assessor from Academies Enterprise Trust to work with you on the Apprenticeship programme. You may also be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications in English and Maths.

Requirements

Desirable 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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Patience

Other requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and Barred List check. We are committed to equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

About this company

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, an Ofsted ‘Good’ school and part of the Woodard family of schools, is a dynamic and popular 11–18 academy located between Worthing and Brighton, serving the students of Lancing, Sompting and Shoreham. Our aim is that every student is known and nurtured and is provided with teaching and learning experiences that allow them to fulfil their potential. Quotes from full Ofsted inspection report October 2021: Rating of “Good” in all areas: "The school is a calm and orderly place for pupils to learn….Pupils treat each other with respect … low-level disruption is rare." "Pupils, parents and carers feel proud of their school…one parent told us ‘we are really impressed with the school, the ethos and the staff’.”

Company benefits

● free use of the fitness suite ● free employee wellness programme and on-site wellbeing support ● generous employer contribution pension scheme of 21.5% ● free on-site parking and easy access to public transport ● cycle to work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

After completing the Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant qualification, you can progress in several ways:

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA): Take on more responsibility, lead lessons, and support teachers with planning and assessment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support: Specialise in working with children with additional learning needs.
Further Education & Teaching: Progress to a Level 4 qualification, a Foundation Degree in Education, or train for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Other Education Roles: Move into positions such as Learning Mentor, Education Welfare Officer, or Pastoral Support Worker.
Alternative Career Paths: Transition into childcare, school administration, or family support roles.
For more information on career pathways, visit the relevant government education resources.

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