Teaching Assistant Apprentice

You will assist Youth Development Officers in facilitating group activities, 1:1 support sessions, and outreach tasks both on and off site. You will play a key role in motivating learners, supporting their personal development, and helping them progress into further training, employment, or apprenticeships.

KEY TASKS AND DUTIES

As post-holder, you will be responsible to your line manager for the following:

Assisting with the delivery of group workshops, personal development sessions, and employability activities as part of the King’s Trust Team programme Providing practical support during external trips, work experience placements, and residential components Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis with activities such as CV building, interview preparation, digital literacy and maths/English work, under supervision Encouraging attendance and engagement and building positive relationships with learners to support their development Supporting the accurate tracking of learner attendance, engagement and progress using internal systems Promoting safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practices at all times Participating in training, development reviews, and reflective practice sessions as part of your apprenticeship commitment Assisting with administrative tasks, including preparing session materials and maintaining resources

 

GENERIC DUTIES AND TASKS

 

Maintaining safe, clean and positive learning environments in line with Weston College and programme requirements.  Participating in team meetings, training days, and staff briefings as required. Undertaking all work in accordance with College policies and procedures, including health and safety, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and GDPR compliance. Attending meetings, reviews, and events as a member of the Youth Development Team. Committing to your own professional development, including successfully completing your apprenticeship and any related functional skills (if applicable). Undertaking other duties as reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the appointment.

Training:

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

One day a week attending Weston College Functional Skills in maths and English (if required) An assessor will conduct on-site observations to evaluate your progress, as well as support you in college throughout your apprenticeship At the conclusion of your programme, your qualification will be assessed through an Apprenticeship Assessment

Training Outcome:

Progression would be based on vacancies at that time within the department and college.

Employer Description:
Weston College is an award-winning college of further and higher education in Weston-Super-Mare. It provides education and vocational training to nearly 30,000 learners across the country. We put the learner first and are entrepreneurial in our approach and innovative in our thinking. As a college, we are ambitious and aspirational and are responsive to the needs of students, staff, businesses, and the community.

Working Hours :
Working hours 37 hours per week Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Reliable,Positive