Westwood College Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Introduction

The Teaching Assistant Apprentice role is an 18-month fixed-term based at Westwood College. It is designed for someone wanting to start a career in education while gaining a recognised qualification. The apprentice will work alongside experienced teaching staff, supporting students in lessons and creating positive and inclusive learning.

About the Employer

Westwood College is part of The Talentum Learning Trust (TTLT), a multi-academy trust established in 2016. The Trust brings together nine schools in and around Leek, Staffordshire Moorlands, including Westwood College and Leek High School. The Trust is committed to:

Supporting and empowering learners.
Fostering high aspirations.
Building strong partnerships between schools, students and the wider community.
Providing an excellent and inclusive learning experience for all.

What You'll Do

Classroom Support:

• Support teaching and learning across a range of subjects
• Work with individual pupils and small groups
• Help deliver engaging lessons
• Support pupils with additional needs
• Assist with classroom preparation and organisation
• Help manage pupil behaviour in line with school policies

Supporting Pupils:

• Assist with pupils' personal care, welfare and first aid needs
• Supervise pupils safely during school activities
• Accompany educational visits and trips
• Encourage participation and engagement in learning activities

Supporting Teachers:

• Prepare classrooms and learning resources
• Maintain displays and learning materials
• Undertake routine administrative tasks and record keeping
• Report concerns regarding pupil progress or behaviour
• Liaise appropriately with parents on general pupil matters

Curriculum Support:

• Help pupils understand learning activities
• Prepare and maintain equipment and resources
• Attend training sessions to develop classroom support skills, including behaviour management strategies

Training Outcome

• Potential progression on to permanent position

Skills Required

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

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: 37 hours per week Monday- Friday 8.30am- 4.30pm with half an hour lunch

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY