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Apprentice Learning Assistant J3286 SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD
During this apprenticeship you will be learning how to become an effective Additional Learning Support (ALS) Worker and you will be supported by your Line Manager and the wider team to learn a variety of new skills to help you achieve your qualification. The role includes ensuring students with additional physical, communication, sensory and/or learning needs are able to access college safely, including support using aids as appropriate and providing individual or group support during student lunchtimes and breaks.
Closing date: 16 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£12,025.00
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Working week
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4pm with ½ an hour unpaid lunch each day
Total hours per week: 37.0
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Expected duration
24 Months
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Possible start date
30 Oct 2023
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Date posted
14 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000198602
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
By the end of this apprenticeship you be able to carry out all the principal accountabilities below:
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Carry out an effective high-quality additional learning support service, allocated by the ALS coordinator
- Support, enable and empower students to successfully access the curriculum
- Be informed of current practice, legislation, and guidance around additional learning support in further education, including education, health and care plans and the code of practice
- Work collaboratively to ensure student support plans are up to date, relevant, reviewed regularly and shared with appropriate members of staff
- Support allocated students to achieve personal outcomes, long and short term, in regard to progression towards employment, independence, community inclusion and health
- Liaise with and advise curriculum staff in regard to strategies for support: give guidance and interpretation of EHCPs and other provided information
- Ensuring students with additional physical, communication, sensory and/or learning needs are able to access college safely, including support using aids as appropriate
- Providing individual or group support during student lunchtimes and breaks
- Providing intimate personal care for students, as appropriate and as per support plan
- Maintain a safe environment for students, yourself and colleagues by adhering to any specific safety plans and risk assessments, as well as college safe systems of work
- Work with students in a flexible and responsive manner, to provide a tailored support package
- Through the use of college systems, maintain records of student progress, including detailing the effectiveness of interventions, strategies tried and delivered and other information as required by the college, the code of practice and current guidance
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will work towards a level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. You will complete a series of modules towards the standard covering knowledge, skills and behaviours.
Your course will be delivered within your workplace where you will have training sessions with your college trainer.
You will also be supported within your workplace towards the standard by a City of Bristol college trainer.
You will also need to complete off-the-job training, which will consist of college work outside of your normal job role and any other off the job training which may be set by your employer.
You will study towards functional skills in English & Maths at Level 2, if not already achieved.
At the end of your apprenticeship, you will complete an end-point assessment which consists of practical observations with questions and answers and a professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence.
The apprenticeship provides knowledge and skills for workers supporting teachers in the classroom.
An End Point Assessment (EPA) is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.
The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.
The gateway requirements for your EPA are:
- Achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
- For the professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence, you must submit a portfolio of evidence
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
This could lead to further training or a full time position within the company on successful completion of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 5 to 9 (A* to C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
SOUTH WEST APPRENTICESHIP COMPANY LTD
Address
The Boulevard
Hengrove Park
Bristol
BS14 0DB
Training
Training provider
CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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