Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Leicester City Council

Headland Road, Evington, LE5 6AD

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 October 2024


Summary

Do you have the passion and knowledge to support the delivery of a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum for the pupils of Linden Primary School? Are you ambitious, motivated and have the drive to support high quality learning experiences? Would you love the opportunity to develop your skillset? If so, Linden Primary School is the place for you.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

The initial wage will be £6.40 per hour but this may go up after the first 12 months and in April due to the national minimum wage increase.

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
5 days per week, 7 hours per day. Days and shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 1 December

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

  • Teaching and learning
  • Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
  • Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
  • Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
  • Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
  • Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
  • Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
  • Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
  • Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
  • Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
  • Planning
  • Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
  • Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available
  • Prepare the classroom for lessons
  • Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
  • Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
  • Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
  • Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
  • With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
  • Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
  • Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
  • Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Where you’ll work

Headland Road, Evington

LE5 6AD

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.
  • Your training plan

    • Training will take place within the workplace

    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
    • Organisation skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working
    • Active listening skills

    About this company

    Linden Primary School is at the heart of the rich and diverse community that it serves. Our engaging approach, mixed with an invigorating environment enables each and every pupil to achieve their true potential. We are determined to provide our pupils with a range of memorable learning experiences that will support their development, further their aspirations and enable them to develop as unique individuals. Linden is a special place where all children, parents, staff and governors work as part of a team. We take care to make sure all our families are welcomed into the Linden family and that all our children make an excellent start to their learning journey.

    http://www.linden.leicester.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    We can offer you:

    • Continuing professional development
    • A supportive team and reflective culture
    • A passionate Senior Leadership Team
    • An engaging and respectful school community

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

    Louisa Barby

    Louisa.Barby@hoet.co.uk

    01788568425

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284964.

    Apply now

    Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

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