Summary
As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. Provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.
Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year
Apprenticeship wage - £ 6.40 /hour Pro-rated salary approx. £ 10,573 for 37 hrs/week, 39 weeks/year (term time +1) Study time to be offered within the working day.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 08.00 to 16.00 - term time plus 1 week
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year 9 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
Teaching assistants should uphold public trust in the education profession by:
* Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies, and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff
* Demonstrating positive attitudes, values, and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
* Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice
* Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity
* Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness
Teaching assistants are expected to:
* Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer
* Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
* Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
* Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
* Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role
Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN Code of Practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Teaching assistants are expected to:
* Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities
* Promote, support, and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
* Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
* Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording, and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role
* Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning
* Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources
Where you’ll work
Queensway
Gaywood
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 4AW
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
THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA
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
* Apprentice Standard Level 3 in Teaching Assistant - Duration 21 months
* Day release programme to be confirmed by college
* School to provide Safeguarding & induction onsite training
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* ICT (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
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Number skills
* Team working
* Good literacy skills
* Active listening skills
* Able to remain calm
* Work well under pressure
* Commitment to CPD
* Able to focus on standards
* Knowledge of safeguarding
* Subject & curriculum knowledge
* Ability to adapt resources
* Understand pupil needs
* Deal with student behaviour
* Deal with student safety
Other requirements
If shortlisted for interview candidates will be required to complete a West Norfolk academies application form.