Teaching Assistant Apprentice, Level 3 – Gladstone Primary Academy

Heart of England Training; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training company is offering an apprenticeship as a Teaching Assistant in Stoke-on-Trent. The role supports teachers and students, fosters independence among pupils, and helps maintain a positive learning environment. Upon completion, apprentices will achieve a nationally recognized qualification and valuable work experience, creating opportunities for full-time positions.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and maths or equivalent.
• Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning.
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Job description

Through our programme, you will work as Teaching Assistant Apprentice in a school. You will support teachers and students in the classroom in lessons and become an integral part of the school support workforce.

What you’ll do at work

Working as an Teaching Assistant Apprentice you’ll provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils. During lessons, you’ll work together with the class teacher to support pupils with classroom activities and help to manage behaviour. Excellent communication and enthusiasm will be key in supporting all pupils to progress, achieve and overcome any problems. You will support all areas of the curriculum including literacy, numeracy and ICT within the classroom. You’ll also accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and other out-of-school activities.You’ll also act as a role model for pupils and be a positive influence on their behaviour and performance at school. So, it’s important that you demonstrate maturity and excellence in all you do.At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll of achieved the nationally recognised Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time Teaching Assistant position.Below is a summary of your key roles and responsibilities; -

• Supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
• Prepare the classroom for lessons, and clear away afterwards
• Record and maintain pupil files where appropriate
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting any difficulties
• Support pupils to understand lesson instructions
• Support pupils in respect of the school curriculum, e.g. English, maths, and other curriculum subjects as directed by the teacher
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes
• Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and other out-of-school activities

Compliance with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, and reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Where you’ll work

Anchor RoadStoke-On-TrentST3 5EW

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

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

Other requirements

Qualifications required: GCSE Grade C or above in English and maths or equivalent.

After this apprenticeship

It is hoped, but not guaranteed, that after this apprenticeship an offer of full-time employment can be provided to the right person.

About this company

At the end of your apprenticeship you’ll of achieve the nationally recognised Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification, as well as valuable work experience, that will provide you with the best chance possible of being offered a full-time Teaching Assistant position.

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