Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Summary

Wightwick Hall Academy are seeking an aspiring Teaching Assistant to join our busy team. Your role includes working under the direct instruction of teaching staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. Provide general support to the teacher in the care of pupils, and management of the classroom.

Wage

£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday - Term time only 08:45 - 15:15. 32.25 hours per week total.

32 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 29 April 2025

Duration

1 year 4 months

Positions available

4

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

Support to Teacher

Prepare classroom as directed for lessons, clear afterwards and assist with and maintain displays of pupils’ work, notice boards, shelving systems etc.
Undertake routine administrative tasks, e.g. pupil record keeping as requested.
Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
Appropriate liaison with parents on general pupil matters

Support to Curriculum

Support pupils to understand instructions in relation to curriculum subject.
Prepare and maintain general equipment/resources as directed by the teacher.
Attend training sessions as required for CPD purposes and to ensure appropriate skill level is obtained to undertake role, e.g. behaviour management strategies.

People Management

To comply and engage with people management polices and processes
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals.
Attend and participate in regular meetings.
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
Recognise own strengths, areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.

Knowledge/Skills

Good communication skills.
Ability to relate well to children and adults.
Have good organisational skills.
·Basic knowledge of first aid; e.g. emergency first aid course.
Ability to work constructively as part of a team and on own initiative.
Use basic technology – computer, video, and photocopier.
Have a flexible approach to work and be prepared to undertake routine admin tasks outside of the classroom if requires

Where you’ll work

TINACRE HILL
COMPTON
WOLVERHAMPTON
WV6 8DA

Training

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

College or training organisation

LET ME PLAY 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
20% off the job training
Tutor support via online platform bud

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and 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
Logical
Team working

About this company

At Wightwick Hall School, we believe that education is not just about academic achievement; it is also about developing the whole child. We encourage our pupils to explore their interests, embrace challenges, and build lasting friendships. At Wightwick Hall School, we embrace the motto "Be Curious and Thrive, Together."

https://www.wightwickhall.staffs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Permanent position considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Level 5 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship available.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Louise

louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312608.

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