Apprentice Teaching Assistant - University Academy Holbeach
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN ACADEMY TRUST · Holbeach, PE12 7PU
Teaching assistant (level 3)
We are seeking to appoint one TA apprentice interested in working directly with children and young people to support their progress in the learning environment of the Academy. If appointed, you will be following the Cache Teaching Assistant Standard level 3. It is suitable for those aspiring to become Teaching Assistants in education.
The work
- You will be supporting children and young people within the learning environment of the Academy
- Clarifying and explaining instructions
- Ensuring the children are able to use equipment and materials provided
- Motivating and encouraging the children as required
- Assisting in areas such as language, behaviour, reading, spelling, handwriting, maths etc.
- Helping pupils to concentrate and finish work set
- Meeting physical needs as required whilst encouraging independence
- Establishing a supportive relationship with pupils
- Ensuring acceptance and inclusion of every child
- Assisting other staff in supporting pupils with medical needs
- Having a respectful awareness and understanding of pupil’s cultural needs
Training
- You will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
- You will work and complete your training at University Academy Holbeach
- The training will include visits from your assessor to the workplace
Training provider: UNIVERSITY ACADEMY HOLBEACH
What you come out with
Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, a full time Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant/Special Needs Assistant/Support and administration roles may be available.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English 4
- Essential · GCSE Maths 4
Things to consider
Be a good time-keeper. Patience and a sense of humour. Have the ability to build good relationships with children and teachers. Be able to work as part of a team. Be willing to follow direction. Be flexible and creative. To be able to show patience. To be firm but fair at all times. To be able to show empathy.
The employer
University Academy Holbeach is an oversubscribed secondary school in the rural location of Holbeach,that serves the local community and surrounding villages. The school site offers state of the art facilities catering for pupils from 11 years old to post 16 options of A Levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships and T Levels in a variety of sectors.
Workplace
- University Academy Holbeach, Park Road, Holbeach, PE12 7PU