Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – West House School

Introduction

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and caring individual to join us as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice within our Year 2 class. 

About the Employer

Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

What You'll Do

Main Duties:

• Support the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging learning activities
• Provide learning support to individual pupils and small groups
• Assist with monitoring pupils' reading and academic progress
• Help maintain accurate pupil records, observations and assessments
• Build positive relationships with pupils and their families
• Prepare classroom resources and learning materials
• Set up and tidy learning activities and classroom environments
• Support classroom organisation and behaviour management
• Assist with classroom displays, photocopying and general administration
• Support the safe and effective use of ICT within learning
• Assist with administering and invigilating assessment activities where appropriate
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the school
• Supervise pupils during playtimes, lunchtimes and school activities
• Attend school trips, educational visits and special events
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and professional development opportunities
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safeguarding, health and safety, GDPR and school policies at all times
• Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of West House School
• Undertake any other reasonable duties to support children's learning and wellbeing as directed by the Headmaster or senior leaders

Training Outcome

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

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday, Friday: 8:00am- 4:00pm, Tuesday, Thursday: 8:00am- 3:30pm and Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm (30-minute lunch break each day)

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: LET ME PLAY LIMITED