Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Thomas Bewick School

Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives. Some of the key responsibilities and accountabilities you’ll undertake include:

Supervising Classroom Activities: Engage with students as you oversee classroom activities, ensuring a productive and inclusive learning environment. You'll also accompany pupils on educational visits and extra-curricular activities, such as swimming and independence skills training programs. Collaborating with Specialists: Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and other specialist staff to assist in the delivery of tailored educational programs, fostering each student's unique learning journey. Supporting Students’ Care Needs: Provide compassionate support to identified pupils who may require assistance with daily care tasks, such as dressing and toileting, ensuring their comfort and confidence in the school setting. Mastering Classroom Skills: Learn effective classroom management and behaviour techniques that will enable you to create a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all students. Planning and Delivering Activities: Gain experience in planning and delivering engaging learning activities, while providing valuable feedback to teachers about the educational, emotional, and physical needs of students to assist in their assessments. Teamwork in the Classroom: Collaborate with teachers and support staff to enhance classroom activities and ensure a cohesive learning experience for all pupils. Ensuring Safety and Well-being: Help maintain a healthy, safe, and secure environment for students, both inside and outside the classroom, while adhering to school policies and procedures. Administrative Support: Assist with clerical and administrative tasks, such as photocopying and preparing learning resources, to keep the classroom running smoothly.

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.

Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Apprenticeship Standard. Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths will be provided for those without GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent) if required.  All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside the role.

Training Outcome:

Possible full time employment for the right candidate.

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (Hours to be confirmed).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience