Summary
TAs work with and care for children of all ages. They play an integral part in pupils' well-being, ensuring pupils thrive in a positive environment. TAs will be offered a personalised pathway to develop in up to two specialist areas: Special Educational Needs and Disability, Early Years, Behaviour, English as an Additional Language and Assessment.
Wage
£19,240 a year
We provide full certified training in our Play2Talk Approach which is a unique training opportunity for those wishing to specialise in SEND/ Autism/ Speech and Language.
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
Start date
Monday 19 May 2025
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Assist in educating and tutoring children, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive academically
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to foster a collaborative learning environment
Work closely with individuals on the autism spectrum, employing tailored strategies to enhance their learning experience
Participate in mentoring activities, providing guidance and encouragement to students
Support special education initiatives by helping to implement individualised education plans (IEPs)
Attend training sessions and workshops to improve skills and knowledge in special education practices
Where you’ll work
55 Moreton Street
London
SW1V 2NY
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BEST PRACTICE NETWORK LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
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.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English Language (grade Grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade Grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Patience