Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

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

Working as an apprentice Teaching Assistant 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 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 in respect of 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.
• Compliance 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.

St. Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School is a small school on the edge of the market town of Wigton in Cumbria. We have 106 pupils on role. Age range from 3-11. Classes are mixed age, EYFS, Year1 /2 Year 3 /4 and year 5/6 . From an early age our children enjoy school and feel happy. They learn share and make friends and become aware of the feelings of others. They learn right from wrong and learn how to play together and socialise quickly, establishing a politeness and courtesy that leads to purposeful relationships with adults and other children.

Our pupils are confident in adults’ ability to promptly respond to any problems they have and they say that pupils are kind to each other. OFSTED march 2016 said we are a good school.

Skills Required

• Willing and able to complete all learning and assessment requirements of the relevant framework
• Able to establish good working relationships with staff, pupils parents and outside agencies

Qualifications Required
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Maths

Important Other Information
Prior to interview you are required to complete online initial assessments in Maths, English & ICT. These are called BKSB. If you’re shortlisted please print out the results and take them with you to the interview. You’ll receive an email from NST Head Office with instructions.

Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is £3.30 per hour (From October 1st 2016 this will be increasing by 3% to £3.40 per hour). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16-18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum wage appropriate to their age applies.

Future Prospects

• Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
• Full-time employment within the organisation

Reality Check

• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check performed by the Employer/school
• Ability to travel to work

Training
Training to be Provided
Level 2 Diploma in Teaching Assistance
Employee Rights and Responsibilities
Functional Skills (if required)
Learning Provider National Schools Training Ltd

Contract Term 60 weeks
Contract Type Intermediate level apprenticeship

Application Contact Kate Wardle
Email Kate.wardle@nationalschoolstraining.co.uk

Closing Date 24.08.2016
Interview Date 07.09.2016

St Cuthbert's R C Primary School
East End
Wigton
Cumbria
CA7 9HZ