Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Helping students with their learning Running activities with small groups Supporting students with challenges, such as with reading, writing, or confidence Providing feedback to students and teachers on a student's progress, achievement, and any problems Creating and maintaining an orderly and supportive environment Undertaking administrative tasks as needed Preparing the classroom for lessons

Training:

Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 (Higher national diploma) Apprenticeship Standard:

The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks

Training Outcome:

Progression after this apprenticeship:

Pathways include moving towards HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status or considering a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship if teaching is a goal

Employer Description:
About this company An Independent Special school that caters for age ranges 5 - 19yrs. We have been a successful Independent Special School in Wales since 2007. We have been open on our all-through school in Shrewsbury, England for two academic years and are now in our 3rd academic year of operation. Our ethos is to offer more students and their families the opportunity to experience the Therapeutic approach to education and life. Many of our pupils have had challenges within the education system. We go right back to basics and build relationships, self-confidence and a real sense of safety from the offset. Once this is in place, learning will follow. Our pupils have a range of special educational needs and all have EHCP's. We currently have 95 pupils on roll.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm. Term Time Only.

Skills:
Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Non judgemental,Patience