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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Teaching Assistants deliver individual and small group teaching within and outside the classroom environment and apply a range of strategies to support learners of different abilities under the professional direction and supervision of a qualified teacher.
What you'll do at work
- Contribute to the planning of differentiated learning activities for individual or small groups of pupils with all vulnerable groups to support progress/attainment, delivering activities inside or outside the classroom
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- Through observations, provide regular feedback to teachers on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning
- Support class teachers with maintaining good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- Monitor, record and report on progress and attainment
- Contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the academy
- Support in unstructured times such as breaktimes and lunchtimes
- Run interventions supporting small groups contributing to pupil outcomes
- Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting high self-esteem and independence
- Adapt communication style to respond to pupils according to their individual needs and capabilities
- Support pupils with their social, emotional and mental health needs, escalating concerns where appropriate, liaising with the teams responsible
- Promote high standards of behaviour, responding to incidents in line with the academy’s behaviour policy and guidelines on physical intervention
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Where you'll work
Monkshouse Primary School
Pennygate
Spalding
PE11 1LG
What you'll learn
- 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.
Training schedule
The training will take place at Monkshouse Primary Academy - with the trainer visiting every 4-6 weeks
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Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Other requirements
- You will have to pass an enhanced DBS check before starting the apprenticeship
Welcome Message from the School Council
“At Monkshouse, we love learning because every day is fun and exciting.” “Our teachers are kind, inspiring and always encourage us to do our best.”
Playtime and friendships matter too:
“Our big playground and field give us plenty of space to play games and make friends.” “Our KS2 playground leaders help make sure everyone is included and having fun.”
And above all, they wanted to share how the school makes them feel:
“We feel safe, happy and proud to be part of Monkshouse Primary Academy.” “If you join our school, we know you’ll have a great time and learn so many new things - just like we do.”
http://www.monkshouse.lincs.sch.uk
Additional Information
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
There may be a full-time position available after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
Maddy Austen
maddy.austen@uolat.co.uk
01406423042
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041090.
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