Teaching Assistant Apprentice Evergreen Primary Academy

As a TA Apprentice you'll engage with pupils across a range of abilities and undertake duties that support the teacher, such as preparing the classroom. The work involves supporting children individually, in groups or as a whole class in schools.

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Closing date: 18 Jul 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    Competitive

    This pay rate is above National Minimum Wage

    Annual wage £8,652.80 a year (this is based on the school year, 38 weeks a year). The apprentice wage is £6.50 per hour in the first year.

  • Working week

    8.15am - 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, with a day release to SGS College in Filton. Total hours per week: 32.5 hours a week Some additional hours are required for training, meetings at the academy which will be paid overtime to the Apprentice.

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Jun 2024

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000258414

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

The duties will depend on your experience and training. Generally, you'll need to:

· Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups.

· Make sure that the pupils you support can engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity.

· Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required.

· Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour.

· Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one.

· Guide and monitor pupil progress.

· Help with the planning of some lessons.

· Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress.

· Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources.

· Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset.

· Create art displays of pupils' artwork.

· Provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips.

· Help with extracurricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime duties.

· Supervise other support staff coordinate specific areas of teaching support once you have the right level of experience.

The training you will be getting

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification

· We will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.

· On programme learning will be followed by the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a Profession Discussion.

· Full time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.

· Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will support them in completing their Portfolio and preparing for the End Point Assessment.

· The Employer, Training Provider and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway.

· The skills coach will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components.

· The skills coach will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice’s Line Manager/Employer at 8 – 12-week intervals.

· The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
AS Level or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Some work experience or voluntary work with children is highly recommended. · sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations • You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS).

About the employer

Evergreen Primary Academy is part of the Cabot Learning Federation Trust. It is a vibrant and diverse school for children aged 4-11 in Easton Bristol. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and compassionate learning community where all citizens are empowed to realise their potential in a challenging, aspirational and supportive environment, to develop into responsible global citizens with self-agency. We are a school that thrives on diversity and welcome children and families from all over the world to join our happy community where we celebrate each other’s strengths and uniqueness. Our community of children, parents, relatives, staff and other local community groups work closely together to ensure that our children learn in an environment where they are filled with joy, confidence, self-belief and feel safe to try new experiences and explore concepts of learning in a deeper way.

Employer

Evergreen Primary Academy

Address

Evergreen Primary Academy

Waverley St, Easton, Bristol

BS5 0YR

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Training

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Elaine Baillie

elaine.baillie@sgscol.ac.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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