Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Haywood Grove School – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children? A Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to engage with young minds in a rewarding and dynamic environment.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday - Hours to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 30 November
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

Duties

Assist the lead teacher in planning and delivering lessons.
Help with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
Support students in their learning activities and help them stay focused and engaged.
Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional help.
Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
Encourage student participation and promote confidence in learning.
Administrative Tasks:Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
Assist in organizing classroom displays and resources.
Help with the preparation of reports and assessments as needed.
Behaviour Management:Support the teacher in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive conduct.
Assist in implementing school policies and procedures related to student behaviour and safety.
Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
Work towards relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Seek feedback from mentors and supervisors for continuous improvement.

Where you’ll work

St. Agnells Lane

Hemel Hempstead

HP2 7BG

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

LET ME PLAY 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.

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.

More training information

L3 Teaching assistant Apprenticeship Standard

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Vetting.Com. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

About this company

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

https://www.inspire-ata.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card Automatic rise in pay after 1 year Remote learning Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)

After this apprenticeship

The journey after a teaching assistant apprenticeship is filled with opportunities for growth and development. Your next steps will depend on your interests, career goals, and the type of impact you wish to have in the education sector. Whichever path you choose, the skills and experience gained during your apprenticeship will serve as a solid foundation for your future career!

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