Level 3
Teaching Assistant, Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship will help you develop the skills you’ll need to assist and support teachers and children in the classroom, including supporting children with special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. You’ll be expected to act as a role model to the children, take an active part in lesson planning, and act with kindness and care, to improve pupil progress and development. As a teaching assistant apprentice, you will work alongside experienced educators. From aiding in lesson preparation to delivering one-on-one support, your role will be instrumental in creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Through a combination of practical experience and theoretical learning, this apprenticeship equips you with the necessary skills to effectively engage with students, facilitate their academic progress, and enhance their personal and social development. Though this role will be demanding, seeing the progress of the children will be hugely rewarding.
An apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to acquire industry-specific qualifications and valuable hands-on experience while earning a salary. You’ll gain first-hand industry experience and practical skills that make you highly employable and give you a head start in your career. You will become a member of our Education Career Excellence Hub. Through our extensive network of partnerships with schools and nurseries, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, applying what you've learned in a real-world setting. You will also be offered a range of guest lectures and workshops delivered by industry professionals. Our unrivalled exposure to employers will enable you to bridge the gap between theory and practice, ensuring you are well-prepared to secure your first post, or take the next step in your career.
WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE
You must be employed a minimum of 30 hours a week and attend college for coaching, college taught sessions and EPA preparations. You will attend College one day a week to gain vital background knowledge in a variety of sector-related subjects. Topics you will study include schools as organisations, assessment for learning, child and young person development, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, supporting positive behaviour, partnership working in services for children and young people, health and safety.
As part of this study programme, you will develop your maths and English skills and you will need to pass Level 2 functional skills by the end of your apprenticeship. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
We’ll assess your practical skills, projects and workplace performance. There will be an end-point assessment consisting of a professional discussion, workplace observation and a knowledge test.
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
You could progress to a role in a range of settings, including primary and secondary schools and SEND provision. Or you can increase your skills with a degree in BA (Hons) Education, Society and Childhood or a BA(Hons) Send and Inclusive Practice at University Centre Weston.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need a Level 2 Early Years or Teaching Assistant qualification and a level 1 in Maths and English. You will also need to be in relevant employment, but we can help you find this. On enrolment your employer will require you to undertake a DBS check.
To be an apprentice, you will need to find a suitable employer. Click here for advice: How to Apply for an Apprenticeship | Weston College
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