Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - The Gatwick School

Contribute to curriculum planning, delivery, and evaluation while supporting teaching programmes.  Assist in lessons and interact effectively with teachers and pupils to support learning.  Adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil needs and support progress.  Support the use of ICT in learning and help pupils develop confidence and independence with technology.  Provide individual and small-group support by explaining tasks, reinforcing key concepts, and maintaining engagement and motivation. Deliver short whole-class activities, such as guided reading sessions. Encourage communication and participation through role play and interactive learning activities. Promote inclusion, teamwork, and positive relationships among pupils.  Foster pupils’ independence, confidence, and self-esteem. Support teaching staff with lesson planning, delivery, and evaluation.  Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback to the teacher. Contribute to assessment through observation, reporting, and accurate record-keeping. Support classroom management by preparing, organising, and maintaining learning resources, equipment, and materials. Complete administrative tasks, including producing learning materials and managing coursework. Liaise with parents, carers, specialist teachers, and external professionals to support pupil development. Ensure pupils’ safety, welfare, and inclusion, providing personal and hygiene support when required. 

Training:
Full-time Apprenticeship, 16 months Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice  All learning will be delivered online alongside full-time placement. 

Training Outcome:

Potential for career progression as a teaching assistant.

Employer Description:

TGS opened in 2014 and initially had pupils in reception and year 7. The school is now full, and we have seen our first cohorts of pupils transitioning from year 6 into 7 as well as pupils in year 11 moving on to further education. Our pupils are drawn from Crawley, Horsham, East Sussex and Surrey and there are over 1000 pupils in the school. In the secondary phase, we are four form entry throughout Years 7 to 11, whilst our Primary phase is 2 form entry from Reception to Year 6.
 

Working Hours :
Monday-Friday (shift time tbc). Term-time only.

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