Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Introduction

Want to work in education? This is a great opportunity to gain classroom experience with a Level 3 Apprenticeship! Working in our Plymouth City Centre office, you will support our teaching teams and contribute to the development of learners to achieve their goals. This is a great way to really help kick start your career in education. 

About the Employer

Achievement Training Limited is a private training organisation located in the city centre and offering a wide range of flexible educational and vocational training courses to young people and adults for 30 years. The Head Office is based in Norwich Union House with additional training rooms in the Pinpoint Building, both in the city centre. ATL’s excellent reputation with local employers and employment services is a key factor in our delivery of employability. We have provided Apprenticeships since 2001 and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in delivering training that supports real progression in employment.

What You'll Do

• The job role here at ATL is quite diverse, so you'll get a really useful range of experience
• Full on-the-job training will be given and you will be mentored by experienced teachers to help learners achieve their study goals and career development, with additional support from the rest of our friendly team and specialist tutors to develop your own knowledge and skills
• You'll be learning how to provide teaching support in and out of the classroom to ATL learners, who are aged from 16 years old. As part of the team, you'll assist with keeping learners focussed, preparing them for assessment, producing teaching resources, classroom displays and sharing ideas for creating a positive learning environment
• Training on and off the job will enable you to work with the lead classroom teacher to support learners, make sure lessons run smoothly and lead smaller group activities
• For some working days, you may be assigned to help individual learners who have specific support needs
• Your role will include ensuring learners understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress
• At ATL, you could be working in different departments on different days, covering animal care, beauty, business, child care and more!

Training Outcome

• Progression opportunities may include advanced and higher apprenticeships in the education field and with experience, you could work towards a career in teaching, mentoring or youth work
• You can find more information on future careers by visiting https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with 1 day per week study-release.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: ACHIEVEMENT TRAINING LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.