Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Advanced Level 3 (A level)

We are looking for a child centred, caring person to support our junior children in school. This will involve ensuring they access the curriculum and providing wellbeing support.

• The successful candidate would work as part of our committed team of staff within a busy and productive learning environment.  The role would involve supporting children in accessing all aspects of school life from informal play through to structured taught sessions
• The apprentice would experience supporting children with learning to read, write, create and develop mathematical concepts
• They would also be involved in ensuring children progress through the wider curriculum and engage fully with a range of experiences developing key skills across the national curriculum
• As part of Stonehouse Park Federation there are possible future roles dependant on pupil numbers and funding such as working as a Teaching Partner or Early Years Practitioner

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

• We will support apprentices in building their portfolio to cover the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard
• College attendence will be at the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only
• On programme learning will be followed by the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with question and answer, portfolio of evidence submission and a Profession Discussion
• Full time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training
• Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will support them in completing their Portfolio and preparing for the End Point Assessment
• The Employer, Training Provider and the learner will decide when the learner is ready to enter the Apprenticeship Gateway. The skills coach will help prepare the learner to ensure they are confident to complete all components
• The skills coach will schedule regular 1:1s and complete progress reviews with the apprentice’s Line Manager/Employer at 8 – 12 week intervals

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Potential for full time employment

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Organisation skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Things to consider

Good interpersonal skills are needed. As well as interacting with children and staff some communication with parents may be expected.

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent maths & English, Grade A-C 4-9 Essential

Employer Name

Gloucestershire County Council

Training provider

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND STROUD COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant (level 3)

How to apply?

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Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.