Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join Ormiston Ilkeston’s Academy. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now!
Wage
£12,313.60 a year
Increases to £7.55 p/h in April 2025
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (Shifts to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 1 March
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
If you are someone that is passionate about education, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children we have in our care, then this could be the job for you. This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy – Ofsted rated 'Good!' following our recent inspection.
The purpose of this recruitment is to increase the provision for our SEND Team. As a key member of our Academy, you will have personal skills strongly aligned to the values and drive of our Academy.
* Providing essential support to address the needs of students in overcoming barriers to learning by providing the resources needed to group or individual students as required by the SENDCo.
* We are looking for brilliant individuals to join this forward-thinking Academy and develop the quality of teaching and learning in our SEND department.
* We are seeking to employ staff who have a thirst to develop young people and build teams committed to academic and pastoral success.
* We prioritise and cultivate a sense of belonging for all and believe in development over judgement and a philosophy of continuous improvement.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning outcomes for our students. We are research led and evidenced informed. We have 980 students currently on roll between 11-16 yrs.
Where you’ll work
King George Avenue,
Ilkeston,
Derbyshire,
DE7 5HS
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
Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote).
Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider).
More training information
No college or classroom days, 20% off the job training!
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 or above (Level 2))
* Maths (grade 4 or above (Level 2))
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
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience