Teaching, Early Years & Sports

Teaching Assistant Level 3

Teaching Assistants (TA) promot self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem and play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment. The role of a TA is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum.

Total Duration
18 Months

Apprenticeship Level
Level 3

Assessment Method
Portfolio, Observation and Knowledge Test

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Total Duration

18 Months

Level

Level 3

Assessment Method

Portfolio, Observation and Knowledge Test

Supporting the class teacher to enhance learning

Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges, encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities.

The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set.

Understanding how pupils learn and develop.
Using appropriate technology to support learning.
Working with teachers to understand and support assessment for learning.
An appropriate knowledge of the curriculum and context you are working in.

Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Developing strategies for support.
Communication and teamwork.
Working with teachers to accurately assess.
Using technology.
Problem solving/ability to motivate pupils.

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Understand the need to provide feedback to support and facilitate an appropriate level of independence.
Comprehend appropriate levels of learning resources to identify and help address weakness, consolidate strengths and develop individualised expectations.
Recognise different stages of child development through school, eg: transition between key stages. Recognise the importance of using appropriate technology to support learning.
Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupil’s participation, conceptual understanding and progress to improve practice and assessment for different groups of pupils.
Understand the school’s assessment procedures and materials for benchmarking against targets set by the class teacher.
An appropriate knowledge of the curriculum and context you are working in.
Understand current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, safeguarding policies, Prevent Strategy.
Understand the importance of sharing relevant information, in a timely manner with the designated Safeguarding lead.

Develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.
Use appropriately varied vocabulary to ensure pupils’ understanding.
Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with the school’s policy.
Deliver interventions in accordance with training given (RAG rating).
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 encompassing SEN/emotional vulnerabilities, for example, use Makaton, visual timetables.
Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with the teaching and ensure regular communications to provide clarity and consistency of role within lessons.
Deliver/lead small group teaching within clearly defined/planned parameters using initiative, sensitivity and understanding.

Building relationships/embracing change
Adding value to education
Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
Professional standards and personal accountability
Team working, collaboration/ engagement

Apprenticeships are available in the following locations

A number of our apprenticeship programmes are offered in multiple locations within the same area. Click on each location to find out more and apply.

London, Greater London

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Kidderminster, Worcestershire

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Slough, Berkshire

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Wembley, Brent

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Chester, Cheshire

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Chester, Cheshire

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Harlow, Essex

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Worcester, Worcestershire

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Stevenage, Hertfordshire

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North Gosforth Academy (Gosforth Group)

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Kidderminster, Worcestershire

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Uxbridge, London, City of

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Tyne and Wear, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Worcester, Worcestershire

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Uxbridge, London, City of

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