Summary
Join our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for a fulfilling journey in education. Gain hands-on experience supporting teachers, assisting students, and fostering positive learning environments. Apply now to kickstart your career in education and make a difference in students' lives.
Annual wage
£10,816 a year
The salary would be pro rata across the year as this role is term time only plus 5 days.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, shifts TBC.
32 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Thursday 20 February
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
2
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
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you'll embark on a rewarding journey, where each day offers a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at fostering student success and supporting teachers. Your typical day will encompass a range of duties and tasks such as:
* Assisting teachers in the preparation of lesson materials, ensuring classrooms are conducive to learning, and setting up necessary equipment for instructional activities.
* Providing invaluable support to students during classroom sessions, offering guidance, encouragement, and clarification on learning tasks to enhance comprehension and academic progress.
* Offering individualised assistance to students who may require additional support or have specific learning needs, tailoring your approach to address their unique requirements and facilitate their learning journey.
* Collaborating closely with teachers to monitor student behaviour, promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and implement effective strategies for managing student conduct and engagement.
* Assisting teachers with administrative tasks, including grading assignments, maintaining accurate records of student progress, and organising educational materials to ensure efficient classroom operations.
* Actively participating in staff meetings and professional development sessions, where you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and stay updated on best practices in education.
* Through these varied responsibilities, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, develop a comprehensive understanding of the teaching profession, and make a tangible difference in the lives of students. This immersive apprenticeship will provide you with a solid foundation for a fulfilling career in education and equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in diverse classroom settings.
Where you’ll work
Winchester Ave, Nuneaton
CV10 0DR
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
HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING 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
Training will take place within the workplace and you will have an assigned Educator from Heart Of Engaldn Training who you will meet with remotely via teams regularly.
More training information
* L3 Teaching assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
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
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience