Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Cannock

STAFF SELECT LTD

Cannock, WS11 1AP

Closes in 9 days (Sunday 10 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 October 2024

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at our Cannock Nova Training Centre supporting and teaching 16-19 years old learners. If you are looking for a career in education, this is a great opportunity to earn whilst you learn. Duties - learning about the classroom environment and working towards delivery in the classroom.

Annual wage
£12,480 a year

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Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 4.30pm.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 November

Duration

1 year

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

  • Learning about the classroom environment and working towards delivery in the classroom
  • Engage learners and support their learning
  • The importance of curriculum and different delivery styles
  • Learning resources and using them to support learners
  • Designing lesson plans
  • Record keeping
  • Behaviour management
  • Pastoral support for learners

Where you’ll work

7-9 Wolverhampton Road

Cannock

WS11 1AP

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

STAFF SELECT LTD

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

    • You will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
    • 20% off-the-job training 
    • EPA
    • No day release, in-house training

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • Functional Skills (grade Level 2 - Grade C/4 or 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

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Applicants will be asked to undertake assessments during the interview screening process and will be required to demonstrate a level of competence, to qualify for employment within Nova Training. No official experience necessary but must have a genuine desire to support and encourage learners learning journey.

    About this company

    Nova was established as a Private Training Provider in September 1992 and celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022. We are part of the recruitment agency Staff Select Ltd. Over the years Nova has operated a number of youth and adult training programmes and also delivered employer led programmes and qualifications such as NVQ's and Apprenticeships. Our Head Office has always remained in Willenhall Town Centre (within Walsall Local Authority). Historically we have delivered training programmes across all four Black Country Local Authorities. In 2001 we opened our first centre outside the Black Country, setting up a motor vehicle workshop in Telford.

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

    Disability Confident

    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 an opportunity for long-term employment upon completion of your qualification
    • A fulfilling career in education

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    STAFF SELECT LTD

    Carolyn Marson

    carolyn.marson@novatraining.co.uk

    07534486764

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283655.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Sunday 10 November at 11:59pm)

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