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Cotham Secondary - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

The role of a Teaching Assistant is to provide support for pupils, encourage pupils to become more independent learners, and provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare.

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Closing date: 25 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,253.96

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed Total hours per week: 33.00

    Total hours per week: 33.0

  • Expected duration

    14 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Nov 2022

  • Date posted

    08 Aug 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000074794

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Supervising class activities
  • Assisting with young people’s learning experience
  • Helping students who might need extra support
  • Learning classroom based skills and behaviour techniques
  • Planning sessions and think about learning objectives
  • Working alongside the teacher to support classroom activities

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
  • Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
  • Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development
  • Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
  • Evaluation of personal performance in relation to supporting literacy, numeracy, and ICT if required 
  • Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
  • Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing
  • Functional skills if needed

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Potential for full time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working, Patience, Caring

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade Level 4 / Grade C and above) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Mathematics (Grade Level 4 / Grade C and above) Desired

Things to consider

All apprenticeships require an enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

About the employer

We are currently ranked 1st in the "Rate My Apprenticeship" Central & Greater London Employers Award 2021-22 and 19th in the list of Top 100 Employers 2021-22. Inspire ATA Ltd. is social enterprise set up to make a difference. We specialise in working with a wide range of clients (nationwide) that want to take on excellent Apprentices. Our vision is “to inspire ambition” and this is something that is totally embedded in all that we do.

Employer

INSPIRE ATA LIMITED

Address

Cotham Lawn Road

Bristol

BS6 6DT

Contact

Conor Easter

conor@inspire-ata.co.uk

07516550703

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Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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