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As an apprentice Teaching Assistant
As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. Provide support to pupils so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, and experience a sense of achievement.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Personal and professional conduct
Teaching assistants should uphold public trust in the education profession by:
- Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they work as professional members of staff
- Demonstrating positive attitudes, values and behaviours to develop and sustain effective relationships with the school community
- Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following relevant statutory guidance along with school policies and practice
- Upholding values consistent with those required from teachers by respecting individual differences and cultural diversity
- Committing to improve their own practice through self-evaluation and awareness
Knowledge and understanding
Teaching assistants are expected to:
- Acquire the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience required for the teaching assistant role, with support from the school employer
- Demonstrate expertise and skills in understanding the needs of all pupils (including specialist expertise as appropriate) and know how to adapt and deliver support to meet individual needs
- Share responsibility for ensuring that their own knowledge and understanding is relevant and up to date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders and accessing relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- Demonstrate a level of subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to their role and apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
- Understand their roles and responsibilities within the classroom and whole school context recognising that these may extend beyond a direct support role
- Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health including positive mental health, safety and security, confidentiality, data protection, intimate care and SEN Code of Practice 2014 reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
Teaching and learning
Teaching assistants are expected to:
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to adapt to their needs and support their learning
- Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment by organising and managing physical teaching space and resources
Where you'll work
Queensway Gaywood King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 4AW
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE COLLEGE OF WEST ANGLIA
Training course
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Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What you'll learn
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.
- 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
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
More training information
All in house training, mentor, and college assessment as per apprenticeship outline. Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard portfolio of evidence of:
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Behaviours
The End Point Assessment (EPA) consists of two distinct assessment methods:
- Practical observation with questions and answers
- Professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence
Workshops at college
Training in school covers:
- Child Protection/Prevent
- Health and Safety
- Moving and Handling (if applicable)
Other specialist training around specific types of educational needs dependent on the children you are working with.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 2)
- Maths (grade Level 2)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- ICT (grade Level 2)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils and adults
- The ability to remain calm in stressful situations and work effectively under pressure
- Commitment to continued personal development
- Ability to focus on standards and the belief that all students can succeed given the right opportunity and support
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Subject and curriculum knowledge relevant to the role, and ability to apply this effectively in supporting teachers and pupils
- Ability to adapt resources to meet individual student needs
- Skills and knowledge to deal with student safety and behaviour
- Skills and expertise in understanding the needs of all pupils
- Knowledge of how to adapt and deliver support and resources to meet individual student needs
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If shortlisted for interview candidates will be required to complete a West Norfolk academies application form.
Springwood High School, part of West Norfolk Academies Trust
With more than a hundred years of history, Springwood provides an education for boys and girls aged between eleven and eighteen in King's Lynn.
Springwood High School is a comprehensive school with Specialist Performing Arts Status and a long history of providing an excellent education to pupils in West Norfolk.
Springwood High School is part of West Norfolk Academies Trust, dedicated to ensuring that every student gains the best qualifications possible. We believe that excellent academic qualifications provide each student with the best life chances and opportunities to ensure a successful and fulfilled future. In the last two years the percentage of students gaining 5 higher grades including English and Maths has risen significantly.
We have a high expectation of both our teachers and our students. We set challenging targets for all and support each other to achieve them. We work hard to monitor accurately the progress of students, celebrate academic success and intervene where necessary.
A positive attitude to learning is an essential aspect of academic success. Our teachers regularly assess how engaged each learner is in their studies using an attitude to learning score. We celebrate students who have a good attitude to their studies and actively encourage those who need to improve in this area.
We offer a wide range of opportunities, both within and beyond the classroom - it is vital that every student participates in other areas of school life.
Springwood expects every student to take part in other aspects of our offer to them including;
- Competitive Sport
- Dance Performances
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Drama Performances
- House Competitions
- Music Performances
- Lunchtime clubs
- Numerous foreign visits and exchanges
To view our latest OFSTED report please visit http://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk
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Apprentices who are successful in their role would be considered for any vacancies that are available across the Trust. We would be unable to give an accurate number of vacancies available until the Summer Term.
West Norfolk Academies Trust prides itself on being a progressive Trust seeking to provide career development for those with potential and growing staff from within the organisation wherever possible. To date as an organisation, we have been able to offer permanent employment and scope for development to over 95% of our apprentices that have wished to remain employed within the organisation.
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