Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice HCUC

You would assist learners to access the curriculum through encouraging, motivating and developing strategies to support learners, and support students to manage their own behaviour.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 31 May 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,980.80

    Wage rate of pay is subject to any prior experience or associated qualifications

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday/09:00am-5:15pm

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jun 2024

  • Date posted

    09 Mar 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000142456

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • To promote the efficiency and effectiveness of the Department
  • To contribute to the management of students throughout the College and work placement
  • To participate in a programme of personal staff development, staff conferences and appraisal system, appropriate to both individual and College needs
  • To support the ethos of Harrow College, its marketing and recruitment activities
  • To participate fully in the development of effective teams throughout the College
  • To maintain the highest standards in accordance with the policies of the Corporation
  • To participate in Open Evenings, Parent/Student Consultation Evenings and College events
  • To use Information Technology where appropriate and demonstrate a commitment to development own IT skills
  • To assist with promotion, supervision, management and administration of such College activities as may be required from time to time. In particular to support the enrolment activities of the College at busy periods

The training you will be getting

Apprentices will be required to attend college at least x1 day per week either at Uxbridge, Harrow or Hayes Campus completing necessary mandatory training and units associated with the apprenticeship.

The apprentice will be required to complete:

  • Work to towards gaining a full Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Qualification
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
  • Standard and End Point Assessment
  • Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT (if required)

Other training will be provided by the employer as required to enable the fulfilment of the job role.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

These varied and interesting roles involve supporting the needs of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across all areas of the College’s delivery.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

Being a driver would help as you will work across multiple locations.

About the employer

HCUC is a large general further education college group, based in the London boroughs of Harrow and Hillingdon, with four campuses at Harrow on the Hill, Harrow Weald, Hayes and Uxbridge. We have approximately 10,000 students studying with us  - almost 6000 of these are young people, with just over 3000 adults and around 650 apprentices. We are an ambitious college group with a strong work ethos with the ability to respond effectively to local, regional and national priorities to provide a curriculum offer that meets sector needs.

Employer

HCUC

Address

Harrow College, Harrow-on-the-Hill Campus, Lowlands Road

Harrow

HA1 3AQ

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Training

Training provider

HCUC

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

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

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 31 May 2024