Apprenticeships
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 3
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 MONTHS | APPRENTICESHIP | FULL TIME | Contact us | Work based |
| Duration | Age Group | Study | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 MONTHS | APPRENTICESHIP | FULL TIME | Contact us | Work based |
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Overview
Teaching Assistants work in Primary year 1 or above, 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, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress. Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment.
It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum. They are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities. Promoting Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours are crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development.
For more information contact our Workforce team
Call: 01702 221800
Email: apprenticeships@southessex.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Applicants should hold GCSE Grade 4 or above in both English & Maths
Course Structure
Knowledge, skills & Behaviours that are covered include:
- Understanding how pupils learn & develop
- Use of technology to support learning
- Working with teachers to understand support & assessment for learning
- Curriculum context
- Keeping Children safe in Education
- Strategies for support
- Communication & team work
- Working with teachers to asses
- Problem solving/ability to motivate pupils
- Building relationships
- Adding value to education
- Promoting equality, diversity & inclusion
- Professional standards
- Collaboration/engagement
Assessment & Feedback
Apprenticeship Standard
An Apprenticeship Standard programme is occupation focused and concentrates on the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the programme successfully.
What Next...
As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.
