Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Victoria Park are seeking enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individuals to join our team and support the school on its exciting journey. The successful candidates will work alongside and support the class teachers, making effective use of resources in order to achieve the highest standards of learning and achievement for specific children.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday; shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 September

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

A final End Point Assessment will be taken consisting of a practical workplace observation and a professional discussion, on completion of this the Full Standard will be awarded. You will also receive the Level 3 Diploma In Supporting Teaching And Learning.

You will receive regular workplace assessments from industry specialists who will assess competency. You will be required to submit assignments to demonstrate your knowledge in addition to creating a portfolio of evidence. 20% of the training will be delivered off the job and this can include: Online learning or training from employers, shadowing, mentoring, and support in writing assignments.

Where you’ll work

99 Ballot Street

Smethwick

West Brom

B66 3HH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SANDWELL COLLEGE

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.

Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.

Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.

Adapt resources to support all learners.

Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.

Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.

Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.

Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.

Support the well-being and mental health of learners.

Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.

Apply methods of formative assessment.

Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.

Encourage safe use of technology by learners.

Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).

Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.

Provide feedback to learners.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Creative
Problem solving skills

About this company

We are a large primary school located in Smethwick, part of Victoria Academies multi-academy trust based in the West Midlands, with the aim of creating a family of standout schools.

After this apprenticeship

You can either progress to a L5 HLTA or choose to pursue a career as a Teaching Assistant at L3. There is further potential to pursue other careers in Education

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