Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students’ lives? Our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic school environment while earning a qualification that will kickstart your career in education!
Wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm (45 minutes break).
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 25 March
Duration
1 year 4 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
Supporting Learning & Development:
* Support pre-planned learning/behaviour activities as directed by the teacher
* Using agreed structured observation as directed by the class teacher to feedback on learning, behaviour, participation and achievement, to support the planning and evaluation of the learning process in respect of groups and individual students
Interact with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including the use of careful questioning
* Assist teachers in the implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching & learning strategies
* Support pupils in their social and emotional well-being, in implementing related programmes, including social, health and physical needs
* Assist with the development and implementation of Individual Education/ Behaviour/ Support/ Mentoring plans
* Develop 1:1 mentoring arrangements with a child
* Assist in escorting and supervising pupils on educational visits and out-of-school activities
* Provide information and advice to enable pupils to make choices about their own learning/ behaviour/ attendance.
* Challenge and motivate pupils, promote and reinforce self-esteem.
Communication:
* Under the general direction of the teacher participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals
* Communicate effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies / professionals
Sharing information:
* Share information confidentially about pupils with teachers and other professional as required
* Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality
* Receive and hand over appropriate information at the beginning and end of the day
Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children/Young People:
* Carry out tasks associated with pupils’ personal hygiene, (including personal intimate care) and welfare, including physical and medical needs, whilst encouraging independence
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils in line with policy and legislation, raising concerns as appropriate
Administration/Other
* Support the use of ICT and adhere to relevant policies
* Supervise and provide access arrangements for pupils sitting internal and external examinations and tests as required, ensuring that examinations comply with the Examination Board Regulations
* Participate in appraisal, training and other learning activities
Health & Safety:
* Be aware of and implement your health and safety responsibilities as an employee and where appropriate any additional specialist or managerial health and safety responsibilities as defined in the Health and Safety policy and procedure
* Work with colleagues and others to maintain health, safety and welfare within the working environment
Data Protection:
* To comply with the Trust’s policies and supporting documentation in relation to Information Governance; this includes Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality
* Promote inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* Within own area of responsibility work in accordance with the aims of the Equality policy, treating people with respect for their diversity, culture and values
Where you’ll work
Main Street
Kirkby Overblow
Harrogate
HG3 1HD
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
* Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program.
* Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
* Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
This vacancy would be split between 2 sites - Site 1: All Saints CE Primary School, Main Street, Kirkby Overblow, Harrogate, HG3 1HD Site 2: North Rigton CE Primary School, Hall Green Lane, North Rigton, Leeds, LS17 0DW It is proposed you would work 3 days at one site and 2 days in the other - due to the location, a car driver would be ideal.