Summary
As an apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will be required to support children within the class to access their learning, adapting it or reframing it to support them. You will be trained to take small groups for additional learning, which may be phonics, reading, improving writing, number work or pre-teaching vocabulary.
What you will do at work
A classroom Teaching Assistant supports the teacher to help children to achieve their potential:
The role will include:
- Supporting children with daily school routines
- Supporting children to access learning within the classroom
- Hearing children read
- Planning and leading some intervention groups (once ready to do so)
- Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing
- Upholding the school’s vision and values
- Working within the classroom/year group team
You will be able to communicate clearly in spoken and written English and will be able to support and reinforce learning. A solid qualification in maths and English is therefore essential.
Training
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills Level 2 in maths and English (if not previously attained at GCSE)
- Blended on/off-the-job training and location to be confirmed
- End Point Assessment: Practical workplace observation, Q&A session and Professional Discussion
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
Westfield School is a large, lively, vibrant school which currently has 380 children aged 2-11 years on roll. Our school motto is “Learning at Westfield School leads to a life full of choice” as we all believe that instilling a love of learning and developing different learning skills is vital in preparing children for their future lives.
After this apprenticeship
- Following successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity for permanent employment at this school or another within the Trust
Things to consider
Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check. Please also consider how you will travel to the place of work, particularly if you rely on public transport.