Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

The successful candidate would work as part of our committed team of staff within a busy and productive learning environment The role would involve supporting children in accessing all aspects of school life from informal play to structured taught sessions The apprentice would experience supporting children with their  learning across all subjects and aspects of their life in school. They would also be part of our OPAL team at lunchtimes, supporting children in their play.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard qualification:

We will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard College attendance will be at the Stroud Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only On-programme learning will be followed by the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a profession 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 Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will support them in completing their portfolio and preparing for the End Point Assessment The Employer, Training Provider and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway. The skills coach will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components The skills coach will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice’s Line Manager/Employer at 8 - 12-week intervals

Training Outcome:
Potential for full time employment

Employer Description:

Cashes Green has a talented, committed teaching staff who provide a full, varied and well-structured curriculum. We aim for a stimulating environment where we present our children with a wide range of exciting and challenging experiences to enable them to develop as rounded individuals and to reach their full potential. Education is not just about intellectual development, important though that is. It is also about developing personal, spiritual, social, physical and artistic skills. Our partnerships with parents and carers are crucial to our success and our motto 'Care and Support Helps Everyone Succeed' runs through everything we do.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday; 8.45 am until 3.15pm. Half an hour unpaid lunch break.

Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience