Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Red Row First School
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/01/2025
Advert End Date:
23/01/2025 23:59
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
Druridge, Morpeth
Further Information
Red Row First School are looking for a level 3 Teaching Assistant to support the class teacher and pupils. You will be required to set up the classroom, tidy the classroom and support children with their subject work throughout the day.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Support for Pupils:
Use specialist skills, training, or experience to support pupils learning
Assist with the development and implementation of individual education plans
Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and responding to the needs of each individual child
To actively promote inclusive practice within the classroom setting to ensure acceptance of all children
Encourage children to play and interact with one another
Encourage children to engage in and participate in learning activities lead by the class teacher
To have challenging expectations that encourages children to act independently and build self-esteem
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement
Help pupils to understand instructions
Support use of ICT in learning and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Help pupils access learning activities through specialist support
Determine the need for, prepare and maintain equipment and resources required to meet learning activities and assist pupils in their use
Support for Teachers:
Work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment
Work with the teacher in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting the lesson plan as appropriate
Monitor and evaluate pupils’ responses to learning activities through observation and planned recording of achievement against agreed, [re-determined, learning objectives
Provide the teacher with accurate and objective feedback on pupil progress and other matters, ensuring the availability of supporting evidence
Undertake the maintenance of pupils’ records and accurately record achievement
Support the teacher in the management of pupil behaviour
Gather information from parents and carers as directed
Establish constructive relationships with parents and carers and participate in feedback sessions as directed
Administer routine tests and invigilate exams
Undertake the routine marking of pupils’ work e.g. routine spelling tests, routine maths tests etc.
Provide the classroom teacher with clerical and admin support, particularly:
Undertaking bulk photocopying
Word processing
Filing
Implement agreed teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses and needs
Where you’ll work
Red Row
Morpeth
NE61 5ASCheck your travel to workTraining
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Your training course
Teaching assistant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)Course contentsYour training plan
You will complete Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard.
Level 2 Functional Skills maths if required
Level 2 Functional Skills English if required
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness