Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Total People based in Northwich are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join an experienced team; supporting a wide range of businesses and learners. Make a difference - supporting young people in developing their employability skills to become active citizens. We're proud to work with thousands of employers and learners each year.

Wage

£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age

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Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Start date

Friday 30 May 2025

Duration

1 year 10 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

In their daily work, an employee in this occupation may interact with all learners.

This includes but is not limited to high attaining, SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged learners.

Teaching Assistants will also work in partnership with teachers and other professionals within the school and education system, as well as with learners' parents or carers.

Where you’ll work

Brickfield Business Centre
60 Manchester Road
Northwich
Cheshire
CW9 7LS

Training

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

College or training organisation

TOTAL PEOPLE 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 - Standard On the job and off the job training will be provided
Assignment work will be completed on a Friday

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Mathematics (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

Administrative skills
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Customer care skills
Initiative
IT skills
Logical
Non judgemental
Number skills
Organisation skills
Patience
Presentation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

Patience and Empathy - Understanding the unique challenges that young adults face, both academically and personally, is crucial. A teaching assistant should be patient and compassionate, fostering a supportive and non-judgmental environment. Strong Communication Skills - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with young adults, both one-on-one and in group settings, is essential. This also includes listening skills to better understand their needs. Adaptability - Young adults are in a transitional stage, so being flexible and adaptable to different learning styles, personalities, and evolving situations is critical. Organisational Skills - A teaching assistant should be able to keep track of materials, assignments, and resources while maintaining a structured environment that supports learning. Positive Attitude - A proactive, positive attitude helps to create a motivating learning environment and encourages young adults to engage with their education. Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team - You should be able to take initiative when necessary and work well under the direction of the lead teacher while also collaborating with other staff members.

About this company

We are one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work-based learning in the North West of England. We're part of LTE Group, one of the largest social enterprises in the UK, and all our profit is re-invested to help those we work with.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunities to gain HLTA status or Specialist Teaching Assistant

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