Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - North Hykeham
All Saints C of E Primary School
Lincoln, LN6 9AB
Closes in 12 days (Sunday 2 February)
Posted on 17 January 2025
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Summary
We are looking for a friendly, passionate apprentice to support teachers in delivering engaging lessons and fostering a positive learning environment. Working closely with pupils in a primary school setting, while gaining practical experience and training to develop your skills and achieve a recognised qualification.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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8:45am - 3:20pm, including breaks. Term time only.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 10 February
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development and learning of the children. This exciting and rewarding role allows the successful candidate the opportunity to gain experience and skills across key functions, including:
- Assist teachers in preparing lesson materials and resources.
- Support pupils with learning activities, both individually and in groups.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Provide extra support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
- Supervise pupils during breaks and lunchtimes.
- Assist with administrative tasks such as marking, record-keeping, and organising supplies.
- Encourage and support pupil engagement, confidence, and progress.
- Collaborate with teachers to adapt resources and activities to meet pupils’ needs.
- Foster a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- Observe and report pupil progress to teachers and senior staff.
- Other duties as required.
Where you’ll work
All Saints C of E Primary School
Moor Lane
North Hykeham
Lincoln
LN6 9AB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
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
Priory Apprenticeships are leading provider of apprenticeships designed specifically for education. During your apprenticeship, you will work closely with Priory Apprenticeships’ Occupational Expert to gains the skills, knowledge and behaviour you need to be a successful and qualified Teaching Assistant. The level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship is a 21 month programme delivered through practical, on-the-job training, workshops and mentoring. Upon completion of the course you will have achieved Level 3 Teaching Assistant and functional skills if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 or C and above)
- Maths (grade 4 or C and above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Patience
- Compassionate
About this company
All Saints is a busy and friendly church school located in the heart of North Hykeham. We take great pride in our ethos, keeping each child at the heart of all we do. Our school can offer you wonderful children who are caring and enthusiastic; a warm, friendly and supportive team; a strong Christian ethos which is committed to supporting both children and their families and we are committed to support your professional development.
https://www.allsaints-northhykeham.lincs.sch.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
On completion of the apprenticeship, there may be an opportunity for the role to be made permanent, with the opportunity to undertake further training.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297002.
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Closes in 12 days (Sunday 2 February)
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Company’s application instructions
Please follow this link to the school website where details of the vacancy and application process can be found.