Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship- The Gatwick School

About the Role

You will be working as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice at The Gatwick School. The role involves supporting colleagues in delivering a high standard of care and both primary and secondary education ensuring that each childs individual needs are met.

Apprenticeship Details

• Hours:Monday to Friday (shift time tbc) term-time only 37 hours per week
• Hourly Wage:7.55 per hour (first 12 months) then National Minimum Wage
• Apprenticeship Level:Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
• Location: Northwest House Tinsley Lane North Crawley RH10 9TP
• Expected Duration:16 months

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum planning delivery and evaluation while supporting teaching programmes.
• Assist in lessons and interact effectively with teachers and pupils to support learning.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and support progress.
• Support the use of ICT in learning and help pupils develop confidence and independence with technology.
• Provide individual and small-group support by explaining tasks reinforcing key concepts and maintaining engagement and motivation.
• Deliver short whole-class activities such as guided reading sessions.
• Encourage communication and participation through role play and interactive learning activities.
• Promote inclusion teamwork and positive relationships among pupils.
• Foster pupils independence confidence and self-esteem.
• Support teaching staff with lesson planning delivery and evaluation.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to the teacher.
• Contribute to assessment through observation reporting and accurate record-keeping.
• Support classroom management by preparing organising and maintaining learning resources equipment and materials.
• Complete administrative tasks including producing learning materials and managing coursework.
• Liaise with parents carers specialist teachers and external professionals to support pupil development.
• Ensure pupils safety welfare and inclusion providing personal and hygiene support when required.

What Were Looking For

Desired Skills:

• A genuine passion for working with children
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable punctual and committed attitude
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence in your ability and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

Personal Qualities:

• Kind caring and compassionate nature
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Responsible punctual and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4 including English and Maths

Things to Consider

• This role requires anenhanced DBS checkdue to the nature of working with children
• Apprentices are paid for both their work hours and any training associated with the apprenticeship

About the School

TGS opened in 2014 and initially had pupils in reception and year 7. The school is now full and we have seen our first cohorts of pupils transitioning from year 6 into 7 as well as pupils in year 11 moving on to further education. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley Horsham East Sussex and Surrey and there are over 1000 pupils in the the secondary phase we are four form entry throughout Years 7 to 11 whilst our Primary phase is 2 form entry from Reception to Year 6.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC