Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our friendly and welcoming school for a Teaching Assistant apprentice. You will be involved in the day to day running of the classroom, supporting the teacher and children with their learning and development.
Annual wage
£10,816 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 3.30 pm with ½ hour for lunch. Term time only.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
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
* We value partnership and teamwork and are looking for someone who can model high expectations and has a commitment to learning and continuous improvement, who loves building positive relationships with our children and has energy and enthusiasm
* This role will be working in the classroom with children of primary age, assisting the teacher with resources and working with small groups of children to help them learn
* You may also be helping a child with Special Educational Needs in class
* No two days are the same, and these roles will help you build the skills and experience you need for a successful career working in Primary Education
* If you have the desire and passion to support our children to Aspire, Achieve and Believe, we would love you to join our team.
* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Other Essential Requirements:
* Use initiative in all matters relating to the conduct and behaviour of individuals, groups of pupils and whole classes; the correct use and care of materials by individual and small groups of pupils, the safety, mobility (if required) and hygiene and well being of the pupils
* Responsibility to support and adhere to the school safeguarding policies and procedures, at all times
Where you’ll work
53 Knowles Lane
Bradford
BD4 9AE
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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
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
* Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
* All training will be delivered via blended learning within the workplace, online and through master classes
* An assessor will visit the apprentice every 4-6 weeks and set work via our CRM system, Aptem
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade A*-C/9-4)
* Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
The school requires an individual who is able to form excellent professional relationships with both adults and children alike. The individual must be reliable and trustworthy and have a confident and polite personality.