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Start your career in education with a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship at our friendly village primary school.
Gain valuable experience, training and qualifications while making a difference to children's learning.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
An Apprentice Teaching Assistant supports teaching and learning across the school by working closely with teachers to help pupils achieve their full potential. This includes:
- Supporting individuals, small groups and occasionally whole classes
- Helping to deliver engaging learning activities
- Encouraging the development of literacy, numeracy, confidence, independence and social skills
You will contribute to creating a positive, inclusive and nurturing environment where all children feel safe, valued and supported to succeed.
The role also involves:
- Providing additional support for pupils with learning, emotional, behavioural or special educational needs
- Helping them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life
- Preparing and organising learning resources
- Undertaking routine administrative tasks
- Assisting with the supervision of pupils during lessons, educational visits and school events
- Flexibility to support different year groups and contribute to the wider life of the school as needed
You'll actively participate in training, college attendance and coursework to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the role. Additional responsibilities, such as lunchtime supervision, may be undertaken where agreed as part of the contracted hours.
Where you'll work
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
Chistles Lane
Keinton Mandeville
TA11 6ES
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
Training course
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.
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.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above or equivalent)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
Keinton Mandeville Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide satisfactory references and complete all required safeguarding training.
Applicants should be able to travel reliably to and from the school and be willing to attend college and apprenticeship training as required.
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Keinton Mandeville Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive village primary school located in the heart of Somerset. We are proud to provide a nurturing and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. As a small school, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and the positive relationships we build with pupils, families and staff. Our dedicated team works together to provide high-quality learning experiences, promote positive values and ensure that every child feels happy, safe and valued. We are committed to developing confident, curious and resilient learners who are prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond. Staff benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a real difference to children's lives every day. Joining Keinton Mandeville Primary School as an apprentice offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a friendly and dedicated team while developing the skills and qualifications needed for a successful career in education.
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Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to a permanent Teaching Assistant position, subject to vacancies and performance. The experience and qualification gained will also provide a strong foundation for further roles within education, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), specialist SEND support roles, or future teacher training.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY CENTRE SOMERSET COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046163.
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