Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE TRUST
Join Boston Endeavour Academy, a brand new 3 - 19 special school, and train with a highly dedicated and caring team of professionals as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, to support children and young people with severe and complex learning difficulties within the classroom, wider school and community.
Closing date: 20 Dec 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,472.32
Important: This position is a term-time only position so the salary is paid pro rata, therefore the actual wage is £7,996 per annum.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday between 8.30am - 3.30pm. Some flexibility is required for meetings and staff training which may finish later.
Total hours per week: 34.5
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
18 Jan 2024
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Date posted
20 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000212383
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Positions
2 available
What you will do in your working day
- To provide support to the class teachers across a range of child-centred activities to promote child development and learning
- Act in accordance with school policies and procedures and relevant legislation, particularly in relation to child protection and behaviour management
- Assit with the planning and preparation of activities
- Participate in the preparation of the classroom
- Monitor children's needs and report these to a designated person
- Keep records as required by the school
- Have familiarity with all EHCPs specific to the child
- Assist in supervising pupil breaks and lunchtimes
- Promote development and learning (physical, emotional, educational and social)
- Foster growth, self-esteem and independence, observe and record development
- Support those with special needs, including during community activities
- Carry out reasonable daily care and hygiene duties and administer basic first aid
- To undertake other duties at the direction of the Head Teacher or Senior Management Team
- To attend Boston College as required and ensure completion of assignments and observations within agreed timeframes
The training you will be getting
- You will attend Boston College for half a day a week, where your assessor will offer support and guidance to help you achieve the requirements of the qualifications and standards. You will spend four and a half days with your employer
- On successful completion of the course, you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- You could progress on to a career as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Progression to a Foundation degree such as Learning Support / SEND. Leading to Full degree e.g. BA Hons, Graduate Teacher Programme, Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Training
Training provider
BOSTON COLLEGE
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
Suzanne Davison
01205313238
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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