Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Holy Trinity Church School, Yeovil

Summary

To work under the direct instruction/guidance of teaching assistants/teaching staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for students & to assist the teacher in the management of students & the classroom. Interventions may be carried out in the classroom or may regularly take place outside the main teaching area.

Annual wage

£10,400 a year

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This role is term time only and therefore the advertised salary is pro-rata based on the term-time only nature of this role.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm. Term time.

31 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 6 January

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

Main Responsibilities and Duties:

To carry out the following activities under the direction of the teacher:

Support to the pupil(s):

Develop and apply knowledge and understanding of pupils’ general learning needs to ensure that support is given to them at an appropriate level
Supporting pupils with literacy and numeracy tasks, clarifying and explaining instructions
Support pupils to use ICT and other equipment to enhance learning
Motivate and encourage pupils to concentrate on and fulfil the tasks set, to help them become independent learners
To provide support, care and supervision of pupils within the classroom, within the school and outside of the school
To provide support for pupils’ personal needs to ensure a safe learning environment. This may include providing some direct personal care, support and assistance to the pupil in respect of toileting, eating and mobility
To work with pupil groups, using a range of strategies to gain acceptance and inclusion of pupils with special educational needs

Support to the school:

To assist in the preparation for educational visits, and where appropriate accompany/supervise students undertaking off-site activities
To attend and contribute to school staff meetings and in-service training within contracted hours or outside normal hours by agreement
To assist in the supervision of Standard Assessment Tasks and tests / assessments as directed
To supervise pupils using cloakrooms, showers and toilet facilities
Supervise pupils in playgrounds and when entering and leaving using school transport
To follow school procedures and report any concerns to the Headteacher, for example health and safety risks
To adhere to and execute school policy and procedure where appropriate

Support to the teacher:

To assist in preparing and maintaining the learning environment to support teaching staff in the development of learning strategies
To upkeep data files, catalogue resources, maintain inventories, photocopy, record TV programmes and use I.T. systems for administration and educational purposes
To assist in the preparation, organisation and maintenance of classrooms and their equipment, including assistance with and creation of displays, make basic visual aids, art and craft materials, mount and display pupils’ work

Support to the curriculum:

To support the use of ICT in the classroom - Work with and support pupils to ensure they are able to use ICT and other specialist equipment to enhance their learning
Undertake learning activities with pupils of varying abilities to ensure differentiation and access to the curriculum
Contribute to the implementation of the National and/or Foundation Curriculum and specific individual pupil targets and/or group targets

Where you’ll work

10 Lime Tree Avenue

Yeovil

Somerset

BA20 2PW

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

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

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

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

Functional Skills in English and maths Level 2 if required
End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation; Q&A session; Professional Discussion

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
Number skills
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Flexibility

Other requirements

Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.

About this company

Holy Trinity Church School is part of the Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust. The Aim of The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust: To ensure that every school within the Trust provides an outstanding education for every child, rooted in its distinctively Christian ethos. The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust’s mission is to provide an education which is life enhancing for every child. We promise an experience which is lovingly inclusive to all pupils.

http://www.holytrinity.somerset.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Possible progression to permanent employment within the school or trust
Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Special Education Needs, Foundation Degree

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOMERSET SKILLS & LEARNING CIC

Philippa Bancroft

pbancroft@sslcic.co.uk

07917 923622

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288373.

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