Job Summary
A Teaching Assistant apprenticeship prepares experienced teaching assistants to support students with a range of needs. The apprenticeship provides the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) needed to excel in this role.

Responsibilities

• Helping students with their learning
• Running activities with small groups
• Supporting students with challenges, such as with reading, writing, or confidence
• Providing feedback to students and teachers on a student's progress, achievement, and any problems
• Creating and maintaining an orderly and supportive environment
• Undertaking administrative tasks as needed
• Preparing the classroom for lessons

Requirements

• You must be a UK resident or have a visa that will support you for the duration of your apprenticeship (18 months).
• GCSEs in English and maths at Grade C (4) or above or able to achieve Level 2 English and maths whilst on programme

This Apprentice position is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career in education while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Skills

• Adaptability and flexibility
• Communication skills
• Empathy
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Friendly and approachable
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Passionate

Your training plan

• The programme offers a blended approach including virtual classrooms, webinars, work-based tasks and online assignments
• We use an online platform (BUD) that helps you learn the topics and skills, reflect on your practice and build your portfolio
• Candidates are not required to attend college, instead, this will include off the job training hours used throughout this apprenticeship
• These OTJH will be within working hours of Employment- e.g., 30+ hours per week = 6 hours per week OTJH, less than 30 hours is 20% OTJH
• You will also receive one-to-one support and tuition from your apprenticeship tutor, this tutor will make in person visits to you at the nursery, or schedule online meetings every 5-6 weeks

Progression after this apprenticeship:

Pathways include moving towards HLTA (Higher Level Teaching Assistant) status or considering a Level 6 Teacher Apprenticeship if teaching is a goal.