Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Summary

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff, to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils, including those with SEN and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

Wage

£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Term-time-only salary based on the apprentice minimum wage.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 17 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

Support for the pupil:

Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Be aware of and implement Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher

Support for the teacher:

Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils in achieving learning goals
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupil's achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers under teacher guidance
Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, money, administering coursework etc.

Support for the Curriculum:

Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils' competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use

Support for the School:

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 differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group
Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
Demonstrate and promote commitment to Equal Opportunities and to the elimination of behaviour and practices that could be discriminatory

Where you’ll work

Egglescliffe School

Urlay Nook Road

Eaglescliffe

Stockton-on-Tees

TS16 0LA

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 EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Stockton Riverside College
Functional skills maths & English, if required

More training information

This apprenticeship will include one day a week at Stockton Riverside College.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A*-C/9-4)
Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Friendly & approachable
Able to develop relationships
Good numeracy and literacy
Confidentiality
Able to manage behaviour
Able to relate to children
Good listening skills
Positive

Other requirements

Benefits - Cycle to work, Professional Development, Discounted gym membership, Childcare vouchers, Teacher discounts and Counselling support.

About this company

Egglescliffe is a highly successful and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive 11 – 18 school. Our visitors comment on the extremely positive learning atmosphere at the school and the focus on every student achieving and exceeding their potential. We also hold the following national awards: * Ofsted Outstanding School Status * National Teaching School * Sport England Sportsmark * Healthy School Award We have: • A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere • Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve • A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team • Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents • Opportunities for career development

https://egglescliffe.org.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE EDUCATION TRAINING COLLECTIVE

Anna Reeves

Anna.reeves@the-etc.ac.uk

07436 795883

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303847.

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