Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Blackwood Primary – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Blackwood School is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We are seeking an enthusiastic apprentice to join us as a Teaching Assistant to aid, support and develop the needs of our students.

Wage: £11,778 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Term time plus inset days (39 weeks) - May increase is agreed with the school and apprentice.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 11 April
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

· To provide high level support to teachers in the management of pupils’ learning

· To work under the instruction or guidance of teaching/senior staff

· To implement agreed work programs with individuals/groups, in or outside of the classroom. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve the management/preparation of resources.

· Provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the classroom.

· Provide specific support and care for children with specific needs to enable them to access their learning

· Assist with the supervision of pupils outside of the lesson times including break times and lunchtimes

· Assist with the development and implementation of Education & Health Care Plans/Individual Behaviour Plans or Personal Care Plans/programs

· Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those who are identified as underachieving, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities

· Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs

· Encourage pupils to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all pupils in activities led by yourself or the teacher.

· Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence

· Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher

Where you’ll work

Blackwood Rd, The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield
Sutton Coldfield
B74 3PH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

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 & Qualification
Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed
Further details will be made available at a later date

More training information

· To take part in the school's Staff Development Program

· To attend team meetings from time to time, outside of defined working hours

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

maths & English (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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

• Ability to relate well to children and adults • Ability to communicate effectively and work with a range of people. • Ability to use your initiative • Flexible and adaptable in approach • Work constructively as part of a team • Ability to take responsibility & accountability • Demonstration of a ‘can do’ attitude including suggesting solutions, and achieving expectations

About this company

Blackwood School is an amazing place to work. We are committed to understanding every child as an individual and meeting their needs effectively so that they can realise their limitless possibilities. We can offer an incredible team, a warm and nurturing work environment and development opportunities to support your own professional growth.

https://www.blackwood-school.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible TA role within the school

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JUNIPER TRAINING LIMITED

Paul Nightingale

paul.nightingale@junipertraining.co.uk

07395789959

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308813.

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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Blackwood Primary

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