Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of pupils? Do you have a desire to gain real world experience in a dynamic learning environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! This apprenticeship will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge, as well as a recognised qualification in education.
Annual wage
Competitive
This position is term time only and so paid pro rata
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30pm. Term time only.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 February
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
* Under the direction of the teacher, carry out pre-determined tasks to support the pupil’s learning;
* Establish and maintain a supportive relationship with the pupil to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks
* Provide general learning support as required for children with special needs, or where English is not their first language
* Help with the care and support of the pupil, including attending to their emotional, complex medical and physical care needs;
* Support inclusion in the classroom, ensuring the pupil feels involved with tasks and activities.
* Under the direction of the teacher, support the Academy curriculum, including literacy and numeracy activities
* Support the use of Computing in the curriculum
* Provide information to help the class teacher plan appropriate work programmes
* Help to prepare the learning environment for use
* Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g. preparation of materials
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment
* Attend and actively participate in staff meetings
* Provide support for Academy events as directed
Where you’ll work
University Academy Long Sutton
84 Little London
Spalding
PE12 9LF
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
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
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 qualification
* The assessor will visit you at UALS every 4-6 weeks
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (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
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Positive " can do" attitude
* work in a busy environment