Nansen Primary School - Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

LEIGH TRUST

Birmingham, B8 3HG

Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 December)

Posted on 28 November 2024

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Summary

Do you love the idea of working with children? Are you passionate about learning? Could you make a difference to the lives of children in a school setting? This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen apprentice to join and train with the friendly and supportive team at Nansen Primary School.

Annual wage
£12,313.60 to £22,010.56 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

National Minimum Wage for Age

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.25am - 3.25pm and Wednesday 8.25am - 4.35pm. Term time only.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 20 December

Duration

1 year 8 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

  • 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
  • Maintain accurate student records and documentation
  • Assist in organising classroom displays and resources

Where you’ll work

Nansen Primary School

104 Naseby Road

Alum Rock

Birmingham

B8 3HG

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

SCCU 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

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period
  • Functional Skills in maths, and English (if required)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4-9)
  • English (grade 4-9)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Organisation skills
  • Team working

About this company

Nansen Primary School is a vibrant school where children are enthusiastic and motivated to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and in the future.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential permanent position within the school, following a successful apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SCCU LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000289781.

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Closes in 7 days (Thursday 12 December)

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