Teaching Assistant Apprentice

NISHKAM SCHOOL TRUST; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support teachers and enhance student learning. This role involves assisting in lesson preparation, providing individualized support, and collaborating with staff to foster a positive classroom environment. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in education, empowering you to make a difference in students' lives.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths at grade 4 minimum.
• Relevant qualifications and experience can adjust the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in lesson preparation and classroom setup.
• Support students during classroom sessions and provide guidance.
• Tailor assistance for students with specific learning needs.
• Collaborate with teachers for behaviour monitoring.
• Assist with administrative tasks and maintain student records.
• Engage in professional development and staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Join our Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship for a fulfilling journey in education. Gain hands-on experience supporting teachers, assisting students, and fostering positive learning environments. Apply now to kickstart your career in education and make a difference in students' lives.

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you'll embark on a rewarding journey, where each day offers a diverse array of responsibilities aimed at fostering student success and supporting teachers. Your typical day will encompass a range of duties and tasks such as:

• Assisting teachers in the preparation of lesson materials, ensuring classrooms are conducive to learning, and setting up necessary equipment for instructional activities.
• Providing invaluable support to students during classroom sessions, offering guidance, encouragement, and clarification on learning tasks to enhance comprehension and academic progress.
• Offering individualised assistance to students who may require additional support or have specific learning needs, tailoring your approach to address their unique requirements and facilitate their learning journey.
• Collaborating closely with teachers to monitor student behaviour, promote a positive and inclusive classroom environment, and implement effective strategies for managing student conduct and engagement.
• Assisting teachers with administrative tasks, including grading assignments, maintaining accurate records of student progress, and organising educational materials to ensure efficient classroom operations.
• Actively participating in staff meetings and professional development sessions, where you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge, refine your skills, and stay updated on best practices in education.

Through these varied responsibilities, you'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, develop a comprehensive understanding of the teaching profession, and make a tangible difference in the lives of students. This immersive apprenticeship will provide you with a solid foundation for a fulfilling career in education and equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in diverse classroom settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Requirements:

• GCSE in English (grade 4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade 4)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Desirable skills:

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

About Nishkam High School:

Nishkam High School is a Sikh ethos, multi-faith school that nurtures pupils of all faiths and beliefs and those of no faith. The Nishkam ethos is to create a selfless mind-set, to go beyond ourselves to serve others, create supportive communities and to realise our true potential. The core of Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life. The school was judged "Outstanding" across all categories by Ofsted in March 2025.