Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Bushmead Primary School
Cambridgeshire County Council · East Of England · PE19 8BT
About the role
Are you ready to kickstart your career in education? 🚀 We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Teaching Assistants! This is your chance to make a real impact on young lives and gain invaluable experience in a professional school environment. 🏫
As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be an integral part of our teaching team, providing crucial support in small groups and for individual pupils. You'll work closely with teachers to understand session objectives, assist with observations and progress monitoring (both academic and social 📊), and maintain accurate written records for pupils. Your role will involve fostering positive behaviour, boosting self-esteem, and encouraging independent learning to help students grow and thrive. 🌱
Depending on the school, there might be opportunities to focus on specific curriculum areas. This is a dynamic and rewarding role that offers fantastic exposure to the education sector and the chance to work alongside experienced professionals and young people. ✨
This apprenticeship is designed to set you on the path to your future career in education, opening doors to various teaching pathways. 🌟
As a Teaching Assistant, you may also be involved in:
- Supporting pupils with special educational needs. 🧠
- Assisting students for whom English is a new language. 🗣️
- Contributing to the development of individual student plans. 📝
- Collaborating with volunteers and other teaching assistants. 🤝
- Enhancing the use of ICT in lessons. 💻
- Invigilating exams and tests. ✍️
- Accompanying and supervising pupils on educational trips and activities. 🚌
- Preparing, organizing, and tidying classroom materials and learning spaces, including creating engaging displays. 🎨
- Guiding pupils in developing their personal and social skills. 🤗
- Providing assistance with personal care, such as eating, dressing, and hygiene, while promoting independence. 🧼
- Managing classroom stock and supplies. 📦
Key responsibilities
- Provide teaching support to pupils in groups and individually.
- Liaise with teachers regarding session objectives and pupil progress monitoring.
- Maintain up-to-date written records for supporting pupils.
- Promote positive behaviour and support pupils' personal and social development.
- Prepare classroom materials, develop displays, and manage supplies.