Summary
An amazing opportunity is available as a Teaching Assistant at Staffordshire University Academy. In this role, you will support teachers and students in the classroom in lessons and become an integral part of the school support workforce.
Wage
£12,313.60 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday; shift times TBC (Term Time Only).
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 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
A normal day would include:
• Working as an apprentice Teaching Assistant you will provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all students
• During lessons, you will work together with the class teacher to support students with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour
• Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all students to progress, achieve and overcome any problems
• You will support all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and ICT within the classroom
• You will also accompany teaching staff and students on trips and other out-of-school activities.
• You will also act as a role model for students and be a positive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. Hence, it is important that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will achieve the nationally recognised Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, as well as valuable work experience, which will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time teaching assistant position. A newly qualified teaching assistant can earn between £14,000 and £21,000 per annum.
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What will happen next?
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
Where you’ll work
Marston Road
Hednesford
Cannock
WS12 4JH
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 GROWTH COMPANY 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
Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Advanced Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 teaching assistant qualification.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Able to work independently
* Time management skills
* Willing to learn
* Motivated
* Enthusiastic
* Presentable
* Fun and friendly personality
* Reliable
* Conscientious