Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship THOMAS KEBLE SCHOOL
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Apprenticeship Teaching Assistant to work with our KS3/KS4 pupils. You will join a school whose staff are dedicated to ensuring that all learners reach their full potential.
Closing date: 15 Jul 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,984.00
First year £6.40 per hour in first year Annual salary based on 30 hours for 43.60 weeks (£8,371)
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Working week
Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
01 Sep 2024
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Date posted
7 days ago
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000261144
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
- Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups
- Make sure that the pupils you support are able to 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
The training you will be getting
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- 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 SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only
What is the expected career progression after this 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
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Potential full time employment
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
THOMAS KEBLE SCHOOL
https://www.thomaskeble.gloucs.sch.uk/
Address
EASTCOMBE
STROUD
GL6 7DY
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
Kirsten Toghill
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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