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APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT - LEVEL 3
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About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with children and wishes to begin a rewarding career in education. The successful candidate will work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification whilst gaining valuable hands-on experience in a thriving primary school environment.
As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, no two days are the same. You will work closely with teachers and pupils across the school, helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
Typical duties may include:
- Supporting pupils in class with their learning activities
- Working with small groups or individual children under the guidance of the class teacher
- Helping to prepare and organise classroom resources and displays
- Assisting with reading, phonics, maths and other curriculum activities
- Supporting children during playtimes, lunchtimes and educational visits where appropriate
- Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting the school's values
- Helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills
- Assisting with the assessment and recording of pupil progress
- Supporting children with additional needs where required
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain firsthand experience of working within a busy and successful primary school while making a real difference to children's education.
Apprenticeship Details
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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.
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The successful candidate will complete a recognised Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard alongside their day-to-day role in school.
Training will include:
- Dedicated off-the-job training delivered by the apprenticeship provider
- Development of knowledge, skills and behaviours required to become an effective Teaching Assistant
- Safeguarding and child protection training
- Supporting teaching and learning within the classroom
- Understanding child development and educational practice
- Behaviour management and effective communication techniques
- Regular reviews and support from both the training provider and an experienced school mentor
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The apprentice will have opportunities to learn from experienced teachers and support staff, gaining valuable practical experience throughout the programme.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Math's & English (grade Grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
About the School
St. Lawrence is a warm, caring and inclusive school with a strong Christian ethos at the heart of everything we do. Parents are incredibly supportive, our children are keen to learn and our staff work closely together to ensure every child flourishes academically, socially and spiritually.
Career Opportunities
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will have gained a nationally recognised qualification and substantial practical experience working in a school setting.
They will be well placed to:
- Apply for Teaching Assistant positions within schools
- Progress onto further specialist training or higher-level apprenticeships
- Develop a career supporting children and young people in education
- Gain the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as part of a school staff team
For the right candidate, the apprenticeship could provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in education and may lead to future employment opportunities within the sector.
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