[ref. u14309502] Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Apprenticeship)
Teaching assistants play a crucial role in assisting the class teacher, working with groups of children or individuals supporting their learning and well-being to access the curriculum and grow and develop.
Please find below the duties and expectations of a teaching assistant apprentice:
Support the class teacher in the observation, recording and reporting of children’s learning and development within the relevant curriculum areasPrepare resources and supervise learning activities with individual and groups of children to enhance their development
Embed effective behaviour management in line with the schools policies and procedures
Support children who have additional needs including those with special education needs and emotional vulnerabilities
Share information with relevant people to ensure children are kept safe and well
Work closely with the school team, outside agencies, parents and carers to ensure consistency and build meaningful relationships
Use technology to support children’s learning
Take an active part in the completion of their apprenticeship, meeting deadlines set by their trainer assessor and working with the dedicated mentor to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours
Model good behaviour for learning
Training
Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. Our Lady St Swithin's will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard, which includes:- Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
- CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (by exception)
Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020.
Qualifications required
English and Maths at a grade 4 (or equivalent) - desirable
Skills required
Enjoy working with childrenAble to build a positive relationship with children.
Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Confidentiality and sensitivity.
Good verbal communication skills including ability to communicate effectively with carers and parent.
Able to take the initiative.
ProspectsProgression in a teaching environment
Qualification / Standard : ST0454 Teaching assistant
Duration 15 months