Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Woodlane High School

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development, who is eager to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised qualification.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Requirements

• GCSE English (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent)
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Pre-employment checks (digitalised right-to-work, DBS via 'Matrix Screening', internal online social media search)

Responsibilities

• Classroom Support: Provide support to the lead teacher in classroom activities, including setting up materials, assisting with lesson delivery, and managing student behaviour to ensure a productive learning environment
• Individualised Assistance: Work closely with students on a one-on-one or small group basis, providing additional support and guidance in understanding subject matter, reinforcing concepts, and addressing learning challenges
• Classroom Management: Assist in maintaining discipline and order in the classroom, reinforcing established rules and procedures, and helping to ensure a safe and respectful learning environment
• Learning Resources: Help in organising and preparing learning resources, such as textbooks, visual aids, and supplementary materials, to enhance teaching effectiveness
• Assessment Support: Assist in administering and grading assignments, quizzes, and tests, as well as recording and tracking student progress and performance
• Special Needs Support: Collaborate with the teacher and other support staff to accommodate students with special needs, ensuring their inclusion and participation in classroom activities.
• Technology Integration: Support the integration of technology into the teaching and learning process, assisting students with the use of computers and educational software
• Parent Communication: Maintain effective communication with parents, conveying student progress, addressing concerns, and fostering a positive home-school partnership
• Professional Development: Actively participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance teaching skills and pedagogical knowledge
• Child Safeguarding: Adhere to the school's child safeguarding policies and ensure the safety and well-being of children

Benefits

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
• Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program
• Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary
• If required, you may also complete Functional Skills training as part of your apprenticeship
• Potential full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Application Process

• Pre-employment checks are required.

About Inspire ATA Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

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