L3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice

To work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher. To support access learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Provide general support to staff and pupils, including preparation and routine maintenance of resources/equipment. Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid, and welfare matters. To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning. Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs. Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils. Prepare the classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils' work. Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed. Undertake pupil record keeping as requested and other basic record keeping. Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate. Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting/recording money etc. Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed. Support pupils in using basic ICT as directed.

Training:

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.

College or training organisation
LUMINATE EDUCATION GROUP

Your training course
Teaching assistant

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Course contents:

Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners. Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context. Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy. Adapt resources to support all learners. Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role. Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions. Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders. Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety. Support the well-being and mental health of learners. Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures. Apply methods of formative assessment. Use up to date technology safely, to support learning. Encourage safe use of technology by learners. Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning). Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners. Provide feedback to learners. Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners. Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context. Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy. Adapt resources to support all learners. Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role. Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions. Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders. Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety. Support the well-being and mental health of learners. Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures. Apply methods of formative assessment.  Use up to date technology safely, to support learning. Encourage safe use of technology by learners. Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning). Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners. Provide feedback to learners.

Your training plan:

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard:

The Level 3 Apprenticeship is delivered in partnership with the workplace; you will be expected to attend college 1 day a month, where you will gain knowledge and understanding of the working within the early years sector.

You will develop skills on the job where you will be supported by a workplace mentor. An Assessor from Leeds City College will visit you on a regular basis to support your learning journey.

End point assessment:

Multiple choice exam. Professional discussion.

Training Outcome:

To be quailfied as an Teaching Assistant.

Employer Description:

Here at Bramley Park Academy, we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all of our pupils. We believe we are enabling ‘World Changers’ who will create and lead the future. This means providing exciting lessons so they make the best progress they can, but also providing guidance and support so they can develop as happy, well-balanced individuals who can make the right decisions for themselves.

Working Hours :
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 4.30pm or 9.30am - 5.30pm. Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm or 9.30am - 5.00pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness