Teaching Assistant Apprentice

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Key Stage 1.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities Assisting individual pupils and small groups to access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals Helping to promote children's social, emotional, and educational development Supporting the development of early literacy, numeracy, communication, and language skills Encouraging positive behaviour and helping to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment Assisting with classroom organisation, preparation of learning resources, and displays Supporting children during indoor and outdoor learning activities Observing and recording children's progress and sharing observations with teachers and key staff Helping to meet the individual needs of pupils, including those with additional learning needs Supervising children during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits, and other school activities as required Promoting safeguarding, health and safety, and the welfare of all children in accordance with school policies Building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and carers Participating in training, professional development, and apprenticeship coursework to develop knowledge and skills Demonstrating professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to the school's values at all times

Training:

SGS College will support apprentices to develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Standard.

Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification.

Once on‑programme learning is complete, apprentices will progress to the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with a question‑and‑answer element, submission of a portfolio of evidence, and a professional discussion.

 Full time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.

Training Outcome:

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.

Employer Description:

We are a single form entry primary school situated on the outskirts of Bristol.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday with a day release to college, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.

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