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
£10,982.40 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.20am - 3.35pm.
33 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 10 March
Duration
1 year 6 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
Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.
Some of the key responsibilities and accountabilities you’ll undertake include:
* Engage with students as you oversee classroom activities, ensuring a productive and inclusive learning environment
* You'll also accompany pupils on educational visits and extra-curricular activities, such as swimming and independence skills training programs
* Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and other specialist staff to assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs, fostering each student's unique learning journey
* Provide compassionate support to identified pupils who may require assistance with daily care tasks, such as dressing and toileting, ensuring their comfort and confidence in the school setting
* Learn effective classroom management and behaviour techniques that will enable you to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students
* Gain experience in planning and delivering engaging learning activities, while providing valuable feedback to teachers about the educational, emotional, and physical needs of students to assist in their assessments
* Collaborate with teachers and support staff to enhance classroom activities and ensure a cohesive learning experience for all pupils
* Help maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students, both inside and outside the classroom, while adhering to school policies and procedures
* Assist with clerical and administrative tasks, such as photocopying and preparing learning resources, to keep the classroom running smoothly
Where you’ll work
Hersham Road
Hersham
Walton-On-Thames
KT12 5NB
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
* Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard
* Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required
* All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside the role
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4-9 or Level 2 equivalent)
* Maths (grade 4-9 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative 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.