Summary
We are seeking to recruit three Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistants who are highly motivated, dedicated and passionate about education, to join our successful and supportive team, here at Cherry Willingham Primary Academy. Self-confidence and enthusiasm combined with energy and perseverance are a prerequisite.
Wage
£11,778 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
The Academy Day is between 8.00am and 6.00pm. A flexible approach to working is expected as some tasks may be required to be carried out in the evenings and during holiday periods. 39 working weeks.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
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
* To assist with developing an understanding of learning needs of students and the use of this knowledge to support them to become independent learners in the classroom
* To take into account students learning needs and ensure their access to the lesson and its content through appropriate clarification, explanations and use of equipment and materials
* To participate in the preparation of the classroom as required
* To reinforce specific targets to address individual learning needs within the classroom setting
* To provide useful learning strategies in order to develop a range of literacy and numeracy skills
* Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
* Assisting with the monitoring student’s responses to learning activities and progress towards targets, record achievement and feedback to teachers as required
* Assisting to encourage students to act independently as appropriate
* Assisting students to interact with others, engage in activities which are led by the teacher
* Support the teacher in managing student behavior, reporting as and when appropriate
* To help undertake student record keeping as directed by the teacher
* Accompany teaching staff and students, as appropriate, on visits, trips
* Participate in training and other learning activities as and when required
* To assist in supporting those with special needs and be flexible in your approach to accommodate those specific needs as outlined within the student profile information and EHC plan
To assist in promoting development and learning (physical, emotional, educational, social), to assist in fostering growth, self-esteem and independence and assisting in observing and recording development:
* To be available for the supervision and monitoring of students at specific duties including; break, lunchtime duties and before and after school duties
* To assist in carrying out reasonable daily personal care and hygiene duties
* To act in accordance with Federation policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management
Where you’ll work
Laburnum Drive
Cherry Willingham
Lincoln
LN3 4AS
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 PRIORY FEDERATION OF ACADEMIES
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
* 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
More training information
* To train for Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard and work with the Priory Apprenticeships to support coursework assignments and observations, ensuring that all deadlines are met
* Level 1/2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
* Teaching Assistant workshops located in Lincoln, typically held once a month
Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship training can be found on the below link:
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
* Number skills
* Team working
* Non judgemental
* Patience