Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship - All Saints CofE Academy

About the employer

All Saints CofE Academy is a welcoming one-form entry primary school set in the semi-rural surroundings of Kenilworth Warwickshire. We pride ourselves on being a small nurturing community where every child is known and valued. Rooted in strong partnerships between school parents church and the wider community we work together to support each childs personal social and academic development. Our ethos is built on Christian values with a focus on helping children grow into confident compassionate and resilient individuals.

About the Role

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3:30pm (Wednesdays 8.30am to 11.30am) 30 hours per week Term-time only
• Wage: 7.55 per hour
• Location: Warwick Road Leek Wootton Warwickshire CV35 7QR
• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Duration:16 months

Overview of the role:

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our supportive team. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will play an active role in the classroom providing general support to pupils and teachers as well as offering dedicated 1:1 assistance to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Alongside your hands-on experience you will be working towards yourLevel 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship developing the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an education setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) ensuring individual learning needs are met.
• Meet and greet the child each day to help them feel safe welcomed and ready to learn.
• Support the childs learning on a 1:1 basis reinforcing classroom activities and adapting tasks as needed.
• Encourage and help develop the childs social skills promoting positive interaction with peers.
• Supervise lunchtimes supporting both social interaction and safe behaviour.
• Promote independence in daily routines e.g. changing for PE and managing personal belongings.
• Show a willingness to learn and develop knowledge in SEN support areas including Speech and Language Therapy and other specialist interventions

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
• Training provider:LMP Group: online/remote learning no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils staff and parents
  
• Understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding
• Able to use own initiative
• Reliable punctual and well organised
• Patience empathy and a proactive attitude
• Willingness to learn and reflect on feedback

Qualifications required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Apprenticeship Overview

During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the childrens learning experiences helping them to succeed academically and personally.

• Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education (KCSIE Policy child protection safeguarding awareness serious case reviews health safety and wellbeing legislation)
• Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability (Relationships and Role Modelling CPD and Personal development)
• Milestone 3.Child Development and Behaviours (Child Development Practitioners stages of development Behaviour Management).
• Milestone 4.Curriculum and Technology (School ICT Systems using technology National Curriculum key Stages)
• Milestone 5.Learning and Assessment Strategies (Assessment procedures feedback techniques SEND Strategies and partnership working)
• Milestone 6.Prep for End Point Assessment

Next Steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting youre eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team to discuss your application further.
• Additionally please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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