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Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
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Hillcrest Primary School is seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while developing skills within a school environment.
About the Role
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Deliver tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis
- Support pupils to stay engaged and on task during lessons
- Assist with behaviour management and promote positive learning
- Support pupils’ social and emotional development
- Help with reading activities and monitor pupil progress
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
- Provide feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff
- Carry out basic admin tasks and support classroom organisation
- Support pupils’ wellbeing, including during accidents or distress
- Assist with extracurricular activities and school trips
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Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
- Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification.
Once on-programme learning is complete, apprentices will progress to the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with a question-and-answer element, submission of a portfolio of evidence, and a professional discussion. Full-time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
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Other requirements
You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About Hillcrest Primary School
Hillcrest Primary School is a co-educational community school located on Cemetery Road in the Totterdown area of Bristol, BS4 3DE. The school caters to roughly 410 pupils aged 4 to 11 and operates under the values of "PRIDE" (Partnership, Respect, Inclusion, Determination, and Excellence). The school consists of classes from Reception through to Year 6.
Career Progression
As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher, and Teacher.
Earnings
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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