At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in various subjects, prepare lesson resources, and foster positive learning environments.
- Company: King's Oak Academy, a vibrant all-through academy in Bristol.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop teaching skills, and enjoy a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to progress into higher-level teaching roles or teacher training.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in education.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (grade 4 or above) and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 19575 - 23925 £ per year.
This role will be based within our Sport, Food and Creative Technology departments. 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
King's Oak Academy is an all-through academy located on Brook Road in Kingswood, Bristol. It serves students from Reception (age 4) through to Year 11 (age 16) and is a member of the Cabot Learning Federation (CLF).
What You'll Do
Specialist Curriculum Support Apprentice (Sport, Food and Creative Technology Dept).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Relationships: Promote the organisation’s ethos, including diversity, inclusion, equality, and challenging stereotypes, bullying, or harassment. Build effective working relationships with your line manager and team to ensure smooth practical/technical support. Implement safeguarding and safe practice (including online safety) while maintaining confidentiality. Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo, external advisors, and parents/carers to support learners. Maintain positive relationships with external providers, contractors, and suppliers. Establish professional relationships with students and offer practical/technical assistance. Communicate professionally with all stakeholders across various communication methods. Liaise with site staff regarding equipment setup/movement as required. Collaborate with Technicians across the academy/federation to share best practice and improve provision.
- People Management: Provide technical and practical advice to staff and students; demonstrate equipment use when required. Support classroom activities by demonstrating safe use of resources, machinery, and equipment. Understand learner needs and apply strategies to help them achieve learning goals. Promote engagement and foster independent learning behaviours. Build positive learner relationships and uphold the school’s behaviour policy. Support learners’ social, emotional, and mental wellbeing, in line with policies. Deliver individual or small-group teaching within agreed parameters alongside teaching staff. Support assessment and planning through monitoring, recording, and reporting learner outcomes.
- Resource Management: Prepare curriculum resources (e.g., food prep, apparatus setup, risk assessment review) for lessons, networks, CPD days, and events. Set up and clear away resources for practical activities. Develop skills in the safe storage and handling of materials, equipment, and specialised resources.
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 program 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 in Kingswood employer: Evergreen Primary Academy
King's Oak Academy in Bristol is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong emphasis on professional development, the apprenticeship offers clear pathways for career advancement, alongside a collaborative culture that values teamwork and innovation in education. Employees benefit from a structured work week that balances practical experience with academic growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about shaping young minds in the fields of sport, food, and technology.
