Classroom Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Martins Wood Primary School – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable experience in the classroom? This is a great opportunity to gain insight about working within a school. You'll learn from sector specialist tutors to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviours to become a teaching assistant and make an impact on pupils’ learning.

Annual wage: £9,984 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday. Hours to be confirmed. Wages discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
Duration: 1 year 2 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

Provide teaching support in small groups and, where necessary, be assigned to individual pupils in order to aid the teacher
Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session
Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially
Keep up-to-date written records for supporting pupils
Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem, and improve independent work with children to assist their education and growth
Depending on school, there may be a specific focus on certain curriculum areas
It is an interesting, varied position that gives you the valuable opportunities of gaining experience in a professional setting working with young people and colleagues
You will find out about the teaching paths that are available and the hope is that this apprenticeship will lead you onto your next step on the career ladder

Teaching Assistants may also undertake some or all of the following:

Work with individual pupils with special educational needs
Work with pupils for whom English is not their first language
Assist in the development of individual development plans for pupils (such as Individual educational plans)
Support the work of volunteers and other teaching assistants in the classroom
Support the use of ICT in the curriculum
Invigilate exams and tests
Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out of school activities
Select, prepare and clear away classroom materials and learning areas ensuring they are available for use, including developing and presenting displays
Support pupils in developing and implementing their own personal social and development
Assist pupils with eating, dressing and hygiene, as required, whilst encouraging independence
Monitor and manage stock and supplies for the classroom.

Where you’ll work

Martins Wood Primary School

Mildmay Road

Stevenage

Hertfordshire

SG1 5RT

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

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) 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.
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 is provided through a blended programme of practical activity, group training and virtual learning. The programme provides opportunities to share experiences with other apprentices and learn from experienced professionals.

Training Topics include:

Understanding how children learn and develop
Using Technology to support learning
Working with teachers to understand and support assessment
Keeping Children safe in education
Planning and leading high quality Physical Activity

Upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment, a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification will be achieved.

Additional qualifications include:

Safeguarding Level 1
Prevent duty
Working towards Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (where appropriate)
Opportunities to gain additional coaching qualifications

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths - English (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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The role will be a position that allows the applicant to work with colleagues within a professional setting. It is an invaluable learning opportunity and is also a role that could be invaluable for an existing member of staff who wishes to extend their personal continued professional development. Educational and Sporting Futures reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

About this company

We believe that Martins Wood Primary School is a very special place. Our impressive facilities, spacious building and grounds along with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff all help to create an attractive and enriching learning environment for all - from the two year olds in our pre-school through to the eleven year olds in Year Six. Our motto, “Inspiring an ambition to learn,” underpins everything we do here. We aim to inspire your children in all kinds of ways. We aim to develop their ambition to strive for everything they want to achieve in their life, whether that be academic, sporting or artistic success. Above all we aim to ensure that they will develop a life-long love of learning. If you cannot find the information you are looking for as you browse our site then please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be pleased to help. If you are a prospective parent or member of staff and would like to visit us then please contact our office to make an appointment and I would be delighted to show you around our exciting learning community.

https://www.martinswood.herts.sch.uk/page/?title=Welcome&pid=12 (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

For the right candidate, an ongoing career in teaching could open up, with opportunities such as:

Higher education pathway
Teaching Assistant within a school setting
Pathway into teaching
Working in a sector that involves initiative, leadership, communication, developing positive relationships
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SPORTING FUTURES TRAINING (UK) LTD

Adam Baker

vacancies@esfapprenticeships.co.uk

01438 791046

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288257.

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Closes in 22 days (Sunday 15 December)

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Company’s application instructions

Please visit: www.esfapprenticeships.co.uk Two options 1.Download application form and send it through to vacancies@sportingfutures.co.uk 2. Apply directly with an expression of interest form via the website Any queries contact: Sporting Futures Training - 01438 791068/ 07901 603292

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