Summary
We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work under the guidance of experienced professionals. The apprentice will engage directly with students, providing both individual and group support to facilitate academic learning and help develop their social and emotional skills.
Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday (working hours to be confirmed).
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 February
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
* Assist the lead teacher in planning and delivering lessons
* Help with the preparation of learning materials and resources
* Support students in their learning activities and help them stay focused and engaged
* Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional help
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
* Encourage student participation and promote confidence in learning
* Maintain accurate student records and documentation
* Assist in organising classroom displays and resources
* Help with the preparation of reports and assessments as needed
* Support the teacher in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive conduct
* Assist in implementing school policies and procedures related to student behaviour and safety
* Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge
* Work towards relevant qualification
* Seek feedback from mentors and supervisors for continuous improvement
Where you’ll work
Church Road
Cholsey
Wallingford
OX10 9PP
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
* Administrative skills
* Logical
* 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.