Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Haileybury Turnford – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

Haileybury Turnford is a secondary school based in Cheshunt. Our vision is to be the best school we can be, developing every aspect of our students to ensure that they can thrive, flourish and succeed. We believe that excellent teaching, academic success and enriching co-curricular opportunities are the hallmarks of an excellent school.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Thursday - 8:00 am to 4:00 pm (30-minute break) Friday - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (30-minute break)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 20 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

To help advance student learning in a range of classroom settings as needed
To provide appropriate in-class support for SEND students
To provide 1:1 support to targeted high-needs students as directed
To work proactively with the SEND department and teaching staff to promote the inclusion of students so that they have equal access to learning opportunities
To document any meetings, behavioural or other significant issues on SIMS and in student files
To assist the students with physical needs as appropriate and agreed
To provide support for students, in particular those on the SEND/AEN register, as directed by the Flex/SEND Coordinator
To work with the subject teachers, under the direction of the Flex/SEND Coordinator, to determine how best to support students in class
To coordinate a lunchtime club, suitable for vulnerable students, in the Flexible Learning Centre
To support with exams and transition as required
To attend and take part in other events, such as; rolling programmes; academic review days; parents’ evenings and others as appropriate
To produce timely, accurate and appropriate records of support provided and ensure necessary information are updated on SIMs
To provide feedback to the Flex/SEND Coordinator regarding student progress and effectiveness of support
In addition, any other duties deemed appropriate by the principal
All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in performance management and development, as required by the school's policies and practice

Where you’ll work

Mill Lane

Cheshunt

Waltham Cross

EN8 0JU

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.
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.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Other GCSE or equivalent in English (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)
Other GCSE or equivalent in Maths (grade Grade 4-9 or equivalent)

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
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 - 'Matrix Screening'. 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.

Company benefits

Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants. Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel. Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more. Automatic rise in pay after 12 months.

After this apprenticeship

Possible full-time progression for the right candidate after the apprenticeship.

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