Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

An exciting opportunity to join All Saints' CE Primary School as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, supporting pupils and teachers while completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

Annual wage

£15,600.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Hours

Approximately 32 Hours Per Week

Monday – Friday

Term Time Only

Working hours to be confirmed at interview.

Duration

18 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Working under the direction of the class teacher and senior staff, you will help to create a positive learning environment and support pupils to access the curriculum, develop confidence and achieve their individual potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging learning activities across the curriculum
• Providing support to individual pupils and small groups to enhance learning outcomes
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of classroom resources and learning materials
• Supporting children's literacy, numeracy and communication development
• Helping to maintain a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting the school's behaviour policy
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities and independent learning tasks
• Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities
• Contributing to classroom displays and learning environments
• Supervising pupils during activities and transitions throughout the school day
• Recording observations and providing feedback to teachers regarding pupil progress
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and welfare of all children
• Supporting children during playtimes, educational visits and school activities where required

As your confidence and experience develop, you will take on increasing responsibility for supporting pupils' learning and development.

Where you’ll work

All Saints' CE Primary School
Rochdale
Greater Manchester

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Your training plan

You will complete the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship.

Training will include:

• Supporting teaching and learning
• Child development and behaviour management
• Safeguarding and child protection
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) awareness
• Communication and relationship building
• Supporting literacy and numeracy development
• Professional standards within education
• Functional Skills in Maths and English (if required)
• End Point Assessment

You will receive ongoing support from both the school and your apprenticeship training provider.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C
• GCSE Maths Grade 4/C
• GCSE English Grade 4/C

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

• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to follow instructions and use initiative when appropriate

Other requirements

• Caring and patient
• Enthusiastic and positive
• Reliable and professional
• Passionate about supporting children's learning
• Calm and approachable
• Flexible and adaptable
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally

About this company

All Saints' CE Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school committed to providing a nurturing, caring and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school promotes strong Christian values and works closely with pupils, families and the wider community to ensure children develop both academically and personally.

This apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children’s learning and development. Working alongside experienced teaching staff, you will gain valuable classroom experience while completing a nationally recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

After this apprenticeship

• Permanent Teaching Assistant opportunities within the school or wider education sector
• Progression into specialist SEND support roles
• Further qualifications within education and childcare
• Potential progression into Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) pathways

Full-time employment?
Potential opportunities may be available following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Progression Opportunities Identified?
Yes – Teaching Assistant, SEND Support and wider education career pathways.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Rochdale Training

Jacob Evans

jevans@rochdaletraining.co.uk

01706 631 417