Teaching Assistance Apprenticeship

Working as an apprentice Teaching Assistant you will provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons and helping create a safe and enjoyable learning environment for all pupils. During lessons, you will 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 will also accompany teaching staff and pupils on trips and other out-of-school activities.

Training: Level 2 Diploma in Teaching assistance, Employee rights and responsibilities, Functional Skills
Contract Term: 60 Weeks
Contract Type: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Salary: Working Week 30 Hours per week, Weekly Wage £99.00

You will 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 will 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. A newly qualified Teaching Assistant can earn between £14,000 and £21,000 per annum.

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.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting any difficulties.
• Support pupils to understand lesson instructions.
• Support pupils with respect to the school curriculum, e.g. Literacy, Numeracy, and Early Years, 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.
• Comply with all necessary policies and procedures relating to child protection, equality and diversity, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Application Contact: Stacey Pavitt Apprenticeship Advisor, Email stacey.pavitt@schoolapprenticeships.co.uk

Closing Date: 31/05/2016
Interview Date: 30/03/2016