Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and hardworking Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work alongside SEND students, supporting teaching staff and getting involved in the development, implementation and evaluation of pupils’ personal and educational progress, supporting students physical and general care.

Wage

£12,480 to £22,308 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The wage will begin at apprentice minimum wage but increases will happen throughout the apprenticeship based on performance reviews and statutory increases.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Saturday 1 March

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with a keen interest in learning support to join a team of Learning Assistants working with students with Special Educational Needs.

The successful candidate will be involved with:

Working with students with SEND under the direction / instruction of the Director / Deputy of Learning Support, Learning Support Operational Manager and subject teachers
Supporting access to learning for students with SEND
Supervising physical and general care for students with special educational needs
Providing support for the teacher in the management of students in the classroom
Undertaking lunchtime duties, providing safe and structured activities to support social and emotional development
Assist with literacy and numeracy with the students

They will also:

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Attend relevant meetings as required and participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Assist with the supervision of students out of lesson times, including before and after school
Accompany teaching staff and students in visits and out of school activities as required
Undertake other similar duties and activities that fall within the grade and scope of the post, as directed by the Headteacher
Establish good relationships with the students, supporting them in their personal and social needs as well as any other special requirements depending on the student’s special needs, and wherever possible make these part of their learning experience

Where you’ll work

Norwich Road

NR14 7QP

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

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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

The apprentice will work towards a Level 3 qualification as a Teaching Assistant, receiving regular training from a recognised Training Provider by means of online, remote sessions.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C/4)
Maths (grade C/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
Organisation skills
Number skills
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

You will need to be able to pass a DBS check in order to take up this Apprenticeship. The school is in a rural Location and journey times from Norwich on public transport can be longer than expected. Own transport an advantage.

About this company

Training & Apprenticeships in Construction Ltd (TrAC) is a DfE approved Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency who will employ you for the duration of the apprenticeship and pay your salary. You should be aware that you will be placed with a host employer but you will not be employed by them. Your placement may change during the course of your apprenticeship but TrAC will employ you throughout, as well as continuing to support you into employment or further learning at the end of your apprenticeship.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

There is the opportunity to move into full time work on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

Sue Appleby

sue@tracweb.co.uk

01603 972286

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299783.

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Closes in 5 days (Friday 28 February)

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