Summary
To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Wage
£12,955.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
32.5 hours per week including 2.5 hours of lunchtime cover, term time only (38 weeks) for a Year 4 class.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date
Monday 12 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, medical and welfare matters
* To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
* To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
* To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
* To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
* To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
* To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work.
* To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
* To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
* To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
* To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
* To provide clerical/administrative support - photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
* To support pupils to understand instructions
* To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy, numeracy, early years, as directed by the teacher
* To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
* To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
* To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
* To take responsibility for Safeguarding all children
* To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
* To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
* To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
* To attend relevant meetings as required
* To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
* To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
* To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
Where you’ll work
Lofthouse Place
Leeds
LS2 9EX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP
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
This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A-C)
* Maths (grade A-C)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience