Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (based at Discovery Academy Norfolk Park)

Introduction

Unravel a career in education, help make a difference to pupils with special needs and reach your true potential with this Teaching Support Apprenticeship.

About the Employer

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is an all age special school for children and young people with special educational needs. They are passionate about providing the best quality of education and care for pupils and put the students first before anything else. As a school which is now growing in size, they are looking for fresh & new talented people with a passion for education and the determination to begin a career as a Teaching Assistant in this rewarding environment.

What You'll Do

Support for the teacher:

• Assist in ensuring that the learning environment is safe and purposeful for the pupils at the beginning and end of the day
• Ensure that all resources and equipment are clean, hygienic and ready for use
• To support children and young people in all areas of learning under the direction of the teacher or HLTA
• Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and record achievement and progress as directed
• To encourage positive behaviour for learning

Training Outcome

Once completed, candidates will be fully qualified Teaching Assistants and be ready for a career in education or can progress to higher roles.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Eager to learn

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - Maths & English - A*-C/9-4

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am and 4.00pm. Term-time only.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: RNN GROUP