At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children in learning, manage classroom activities, and assist teachers.
- Company: Join Evergreen Primary, part of the Cabot Learning Trust.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training, and potential career progression in education.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for further training and specialisation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
The work involves supporting children individually, in groups or as a whole class in school. You will engage with students across a range of abilities and undertake duties that support the teacher, such as preparing lesson resources and spaces.
About the Employer: Evergreen Primary is an education setting and is part of a Trust called the Cabot Learning Trust.
What You'll Do:
- Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity.
- Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required.
- Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour.
- Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one.
- Guide and monitor pupil progress.
- Help with the planning of some lessons.
- Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress.
- Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources.
- Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset.
- Create art displays of pupils' artwork.
- Provide support outside your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips.
- Help with extracurricular activities such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime duties.
- Supervise other support staff.
- Coordinate specific areas of teaching support, once you have the right level of experience.
Training Outcome:
- After a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, you can typically progress through these stages:
- Senior Support: Become a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to lead classes or a Senior TA to manage staff.
- Specialisation: Move into SEN support, Pastoral care, or Learning Mentor roles.
- Teacher Training: Use your experience to enter a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship or a PGCE route to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Completion of the apprenticeship programme does not automatically lead to continued employment.
Skills Required:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications:
- Essential - GCSE - English - 4 and above
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4 and above
Course Information:
- Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Education and early years
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements:
- Working Week: Monday to Friday, with a day release to college. Exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Training Provider: SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 employer: Cabot Learning Federation
Join the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF) as a Senior HR Adviser and experience a fulfilling career in a supportive and inclusive environment. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, CLF offers generous benefits including a comprehensive pension scheme, extensive professional development opportunities, and a focus on work-life balance through hybrid working arrangements. As part of a diverse educational community, you'll play a vital role in shaping a positive culture while making a meaningful impact on the lives of over 18,000 learners across the South West.
