Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Looe Primary Academy

Looe, PL13 1JY

Closes in 2 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 October 2024


Summary

At Looe Primary, we are seeking to appoint an apprentice TA to support our vibrant, welcoming school. Initially the position will be based in our Reception class but you should be prepared to work across different year groups as appropriate.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday: 8.30am – 3.15pm. To be discussed at interview.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

1 year 3 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

The apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and you will learn many practical skills and the knowledge required to succeed in this rewarding career.

Looe Primary provides a friendly and professional team.

Some of the skills required include:

• A warm, smiley nurturing approach that children will enjoy and which will enable them to feel special in your care.

• A resilient approach where nothing phases you – you will not be phased by some of the actions that the children will display and an
ability to deal with almost anything that a day can throw at you.

• A strong desire to enable children toIn return, you can expect to receive high quality support and training, in a school that is well
respected in its community and in a setting that provides wonderful sea views and in a great community.

Becoming an apprentice can be a daunting decision to make, so if you would like a tour of the school and to meet the team, get in touch and we will provide a warm welcome.

Where you’ll work

Looe Primary School

2 Hay Lane,

Looe

PL13 1JY

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

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

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.
  • Your training plan

    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:

    • PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

    Your training course:

    • Teaching assistant
    • Equal to Level 3 (A level)

    Your training plan:

    • On our 15 month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
    • Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
    • Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
    • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
    • You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.

    Training will take place one day a month at Home Park.

    Apprenticeship standard:

    • Teaching Assistant

    Training provider:

    • Plymouth Argyle Community Trust Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
    • Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Presentation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    Based in Looe Cornwall, Looe Primary Academy is a member of Bridge Schools Trust. Looe joined the Trust in 2014 following conversion to academy status the same year. Looe Primary is a larger than average primary in Cornwall, with approximately 240 pupils on roll. Our school motto is, ‘Creating Lifelong Learners’ and we pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive ethos; our team of staff work incredibly hard to ensure that every child achieves the highest standards possible during their time with us. Our school sits in wonderful surroundings with full views of the sea and the environment in which we live plays a large role in our aim to deliver a happy and vibrant school that provides a wealth of opportunities for children to create, explore, invent and extend their learning. We are committed to providing the highest standard of teaching and learning and we achieve this through a rich and broad wider and connected curriculum that provides a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential.

    https://www.looeprimary.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • There maybe the opportunity to apply for a full-time role after the Apprenticeship has finished.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

    TIm Lloyd

    tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282133.

    Apply now

    Closes in 2 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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