Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Queens Park High School

Summary

Queen’s Park is an ambitious, forward-thinking school with a clear vision, which is to ‘Inspire Individuals, Empower Minds and Define Futures’. We strive to provide the very best learning and personal development opportunities for every young person in our care, but we also strive to provide these opportunities with care too!

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work under the guidance of experienced professionals. The apprentice will engage directly with students, providing both individual and group support to facilitate academic learning and help develop their social and emotional skills.

Apprenticeship Summary:

• Salary: £8.00 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday – 8.30 am – 3.30pm (1 hour lunch break)
• Hours: 30 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor

• Location: Queens Park Road , Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7AE

What you’ll do at work

• Assist teaching staff in the delivery of learning activities and work programmes
• Provide input into the planning and evaluation of learning activities for individuals and groups of students
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students both in and out of the classroom
• Monitor individual students’ progress, achievements and development and report these to the teaching staff / line manager to inform decisions taken regarding the Individual Education Plan, Behaviour Plans and Personal Care
• Liaise with parents and carers in conjunction with the teaching staff to ensure effective communication concerning the students' well-being
• Record student information, as specified by the teaching staff / line manager to ensure the schools information systems are maintained
• Prepare and maintain learning equipment and ensure that the classroom is kept clean and tidy

What we are looking for:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A team player with a positive and empathetic attitude
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
• A role model who values confidentiality and professionalism
• Passionate about working with young students

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

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

Skills

• Communication
• Creative
• Work on own initiative
• Patient
• Team work
• Problem solving

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) Desirable

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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