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Lowedges Junior Academy School - 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: 05 Oct 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,580.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 33

  • Expected duration

    17 Months

  • Possible start date

    15 Oct 2022

  • Date posted

    12 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000086143

  • 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, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) 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

Lowedges Road

Sheffield

S8 7JG

Contact

Kirsty Haden-Collier

kirsty@inspire-ata.co.uk

07927 565834

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Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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