Summary
Healing Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. This is an incredibly rewarding and varied role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the life of a child.
What you will do at work
- Delivering tailored learning activities to pupils individually or in small groups.
- Supporting your allocated pupil throughout the school day and helping them engage with their learning.
- Encouraging pupils to remain focused and engaged during lessons and activities.
- Listening to pupils read and reading with them individually, in groups or as a class.
- Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development and reporting concerns to the teacher where appropriate.
- Helping teachers manage classroom behaviour and encouraging positive conduct.
- Helping to plan and prepare lessons, activities and classroom resources.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing appropriate guidance and support.
- Providing regular feedback to teachers about pupil development and progress.
- Supporting extracurricular activities, including breakfast and after-school clubs.
- Supporting lunchtime duties.
- Carrying out general classroom administration and preparing learning resources.
Training
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Teaching Assistant consisting of:
- Level 3 Apprenticeship in Teaching Assistant
- Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable)
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths (if applicable)
You will attend a half-day training session with HBTC, where you will develop teaching assistant knowledge and skills, and work towards any required Functional Skills qualifications (where needed). Additional off-the-job training and an End Point Assessment will also form part of the Apprenticeship.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4) – essential
About this employer
Healing Academy is a co-educational secondary school and specialist science academy located in Healing, North East Lincolnshire, operating as part of the Harbour Learning Trust. They state that their “children are amazing”, and they are committed to helping them continue to thrive, whatever challenges life may bring. This is a key role in making that happen.
For the right person, this apprenticeship could be the first step towards a long-term career in education and pupil support.
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and workplace experience. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for permanent employment, career progression within the company, or progression onto higher-level qualifications or further education.