Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September or October 2024 for a period of up to 21 months. The role is based in Acre Rigg Academy, Peterlee area. The role is offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Primary School.

Annual wage

£10,816 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 per hour

Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:30am to 3:30pm. Term time. However, you do need to be flexible to attend staff meetings.

32 hours a week

Possible start date

Tuesday 1 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

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

Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weakness, consolidate strengths, and develop individualised expectations.
Recognise different stages of child development through school, e.g.: transition between key stages
Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupil’s participation, conceptual understanding, and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of pupils.
Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated safeguarding lead
Understand the importance of first aid procedures, recording/reporting incidents and a broad knowledge of Health & Safety Policy
Develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy
Deliver interventions in accordance with training given (RAG rating)
Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons
Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding
Build appropriate relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, adults, and stakeholders
Implement current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy
Support pupils’ well-being whilst embedding the importance of online safety
Apply good subject knowledge to support accurate assessment
Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching
Use school computer systems, including specialist software e.g.: online registration, intervention programmes and management information systems
Use a range of strategies including scaffolding and open questioning skills to enable pupils to access and engage in learning

Where you’ll work

Acre Rigg Academy

Acre Rigg Road

Peterlee

County Durham

SR8 2DU

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

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

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

You will study towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification via Woodspeen Training.

Specialist Teaching Assistant Tutors deliver training each week (via Teams). Tasks and assessments are ongoing to check your understanding and progress throughout the apprenticeship. Regular reviews are also conducted quarterly
End-Point Assessment (EPA) is delivered by an independent end- point assessment organisation

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Childcare (grade 4)
Childcare (grade Pass)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Flexible

Other requirements

Have you got childcare experience? Have you got a minimum of 4 GCSE of C or grade 4 and above

About this company

Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Peterlee, Durham, Dene House Primary School is a friendly and welcoming school that serves the community. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us in September 2024 for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based in Tudhoe Colliery Primary School and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum. Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS. Calculation of term time only Term time only plus is calculated based on the following: • Number of ‘teaching’ weeks – 39 weeks; plus • Public (bank) holidays – 1.6 weeks (8 days); plus • Individual leave entitlement - 5.4 weeks (26 days) or 6.4 weeks (31 days) Individual leave entitlement is calculated on the length of continuous service. Employees with less than 5 years’ service will receive 26 days annual leave. Employees with more than 5 years’ service will receive 31 days annual leave. For example: Calculation for employees with less than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 26 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 45 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments Calculation for employees with more than 5 years’ service: 39 weeks (term time) + 31 days (annual leave) + 8 days (public holidays) = 46 weeks’ pay, to be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

https://www.acreriggacademy.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position within the school or Tudhoe Learning Trust.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WOODSPEEN TRAINING LIMITED

Jackie Bijkerk

Jackie.Bijkerk@woodspeentraining.co.uk

07751922614

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000268529.

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