Summary
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children? A Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship offers you a unique opportunity to engage with young minds in a rewarding and dynamic environment.
Annual wage
£9,984 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday - Hours to be confirmed.
30 hours a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 5 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
Duties
* Assist the lead teacher in planning and delivering lessons.
* Help with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
* Support students in their learning activities and help them stay focused and engaged.
* Provide one-on-one support to students who require additional help.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
* Encourage student participation and promote confidence in learning.
* Administrative Tasks:Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
* Assist in organizing classroom displays and resources.
* Help with the preparation of reports and assessments as needed.
* Behaviour Management:Support the teacher in managing classroom behaviour and promoting positive conduct.
* Assist in implementing school policies and procedures related to student behaviour and safety.
* Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance skills and knowledge.
* Work towards relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
* Seek feedback from mentors and supervisors for continuous improvement.
Where you’ll work
St. Agnells Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7BG
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
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
* L3 Teaching assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Desirable 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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Administrative skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
Pre-employment checks Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - Vetting.Com. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.