Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Big Creative Academy

At BCA, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and developmental environment with a forward-thinking approach to education. We are committed to innovation, creativity, and ensuring every member of our community can thrive. By joining us, you’ll be part of a successful organisation that values work-life balance, offers flexible working opportunities, and fosters a positive and purposeful working culture.

We are seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work closely with our Special Educational Needs Coordinator and Inclusion Manager. In this role, you will provide essential support to students with Education, Health and Care Plans, enabling them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their full potential. Support may take place within the classroom or in small group/1:1 settings, always under the guidance of teaching staff. 

Work under the direction of the SENCo to deliver tailored support and care programmes, ensuring students can fully engage in learning. Encourage independence and inclusion, supporting students across all aspects of Academy life. Provide targeted support on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to help students build confidence and understanding of the curriculum. Monitor attendance, progress, and outcomes for students with EHCPs, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. Prepare and collate information to support assessments, reviews, and inspections.

Training:

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 SEND Pathway Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Training Outcome:

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. 

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, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. Wednesday and Friday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience