At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and enhance pupils' learning in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Acre Rigg Academy, part of Tudhoe Learning Trust, focused on student success.
- Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Potential for a full-time position after completing the apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Mathematics at grade 4 or above.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Introduction
Are you wanting a career working with children?
As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Acre Rigg Academy you will support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.
Term time only.
About the Employer
Acre Rigg Academy’s vision is to create a school that encourages its pupils to “Imagine, Believe, Achieve”.
Our mission is to equip our children with the skills and mindset to thrive socially, emotionally, physically and academically and then take on the world.
What You'll Do
Acre Rigg Academy is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust.
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to play a key role within a supportive and inclusive team, helping to create a positive learning environment and supporting pupils to reach their full potential.
You will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within education and you will also develop:
- An understanding of current statutory guidance including “Keeping Children Safe in Education” Part 1, safeguarding policies, prevent strategy
- Recognition of different stages of child development through school, e. g., transition between key stages and year groups
- Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning
Duties and Responsibilities
- Foster and encourage positive, effective, nurturing, and safe learning environments, inspiring pupils to take pride in and learn from their individual achievements.
- Recognise, adapt and respond to all pupils, including SEN/emotional vulnerabilities, for example, use Makaton, visual timetables.
- Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching.
- Ensure regular communication with teachers to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons.
- Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding.
- Build appropriate relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, adults and stakeholders.
- Implement current statutory guidance including “Keeping Children Safe in Education” Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy.
- Undertake safeguarding training.
- Support pupils’ well‑being whilst embedding the importance of online safety.
- Contribute to a range of assessment processes and use information effectively, for example: written records.
- Use specific feedback to help pupils make progress.
- Apply good subject knowledge to support accurate assessment.
- Employee benefits include
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
- Training Outcome
Potential opportunity for a full‑time position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Caring
Qualifications
- Desired – GCSE – English Language – 4
- Desired – GCSE – Mathematics – 4
- Course Information
Course: Teaching assistant (level 3) Level: 3 Route: Education and early years Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week (term time only, working hours TBC) Expected Duration: 1 Year Training Provider: REALISE LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT LIMITED
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Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Acre Rigg in Peterlee employer: Tudhoe Learning Trust
Acre Rigg Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for both staff and students. As part of the Tudhoe Learning Trust, employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, a supportive team culture, and a commitment to safeguarding and child welfare. Located in a vibrant community, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while enjoying benefits such as a Local Government Pension Scheme and employee discounts.
