Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Bishopswood School, Sonning Common THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career as a teaching assistant, gaining experience in supporting our teachers and in supporting our pupils with a range of learning needs to achieve their goals and targets, whilst working towards your level 3 qualification. This is also a great stepping-stone into other careers.
Closing date: 30 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£13,575.00
• Life Assurance • Pension scheme • SmartClinic Eligible for an NUS Discount and Oyster Card • Automatic rise in pay after 1 year • Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
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Working week
30 hours per week - 8.45am-3.15pm. Term time only + 5 inset days. Days to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
05 Jan 2024
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Date posted
31 Oct 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000208899
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to start your career as a teaching assistant, gaining experience in supporting our teachers and in supporting our pupils with a range of learning needs to achieve their goals and targets, whilst working towards your level 3 qualification. This is also a great stepping-stone into other careers.
You will be part of our friendly and dedicated team from day one. We value the skills, ideas and energy new apprentices bring to our school.
You will be well supported by teaching and senior staff throughout your apprenticeship.
The apprentice teaching assistant will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom, to support access to learning for pupils with SEN and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Learners will build an advanced understanding of how to provide quality teaching and how to influence and support learners.
Some of the areas of development include:
- Contributing to the implementation of learning activities
- Evaluating the performance of lesson plans and how to improve for the future
- Working independently in teaching group and individual activities
- Working in partnership with teachers to help support and deliver lesson plans and objectives
The training you will be getting
The apprentice will work towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard which includes the Diploma In Supporting Teaching and Learning.
There will be half a day a month, group, remote, tutor led training and a monthly 1-1 training and review meetings alongside workplace training observations. Functional skills in maths and English Level 2 are delivered in person at our centre in Newbury.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
The Trust support the ongoing training and development of the team.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade 4 or C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
THE PROPELLER ACADEMY TRUST
http://www.thepropelleracademytrust.org.uk/
Address
Grove Road
Sonning Common
Reading
RG4 9RJ
Training
Training provider
WEST BERKSHIRE TRAINING CONSORTIUM
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Rachel Eaves
07922 426414
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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