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Apprentice Teaching Assistant (level 3)

South Tyneside Council · North East · NE32 5PR

Apprenticeship Level 3 Education
SalaryΒ£15,392 yearly
LocationNorth East
PostcodeNE32 5PR
Start date19 Oct 2026
Apply by14 Oct 2026
QualificationTeaching assistant (level 3)
Training providerderwentside college
Job ID52296
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About the role

🌟 Join Our Team as a Learning Support Assistant! 🌟

Ready to make a real impact? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to collaborate with our amazing teaching staff and therapists to empower students. You'll be working with individuals and groups, helping them to crush their academic goals and unlock their potential. πŸš€

What You'll Be Doing:

  • πŸš€ Boosting Academic Progress: Provide one-to-one, group, and in-class support tailored to each student's unique learning journey.
  • πŸ’‘ Creative Planning: Help design and execute engaging educational activities for small groups and individual students.
  • πŸ“š Resource Rockstar: Prepare awesome learning materials and resources.
  • πŸ“ˆ Tracking Success: Support with keeping records of student progress and achievements.
  • βœ… Marking Maestro: Undertake routine marking tasks when needed.
  • 🀝 Team Player: Be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team.
  • πŸ’ͺ Building Confidence: Help students boost their self-esteem and learn to track their own growth.
  • 🌍 Adventure Coordinator: Organize educational visits, including all the necessary paperwork.
  • πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈ On-the-Go Support: Supervise students on visits, trips, and out-of-school activities.
  • πŸŒ™ After-Hours Ace: Undertake planned supervision of students' out-of-hours learning.
  • πŸ—“οΈ Meeting Maven: Attend all relevant staff meetings at the center and main school.
  • 🏫 Collaborative Spirit: Work hand-in-hand with colleagues to ensure all educational and care programs align with curriculum guidelines.
  • πŸ”„ Integration Guru: Facilitate the smooth integration of our students into mainstream lessons.
  • 🎨 Display Designer: Plan and create eye-catching wall displays that inspire.
  • ✍️ Exam Hero: Cover lessons occasionally, and act as a reader or scribe for exams when required.
  • πŸ“ Planning Powerhouse: Play a key role in individual planning and review processes, contributing to Pupil Profiles and Risk Assessments.

Supporting Our Leaders:

  • 🀝 Liaison Luminary: Connect with parents and other relevant professionals as needed.
  • πŸ”— Community Connector: Help build links to integrate students into the wider community.
  • 🧹 Center Champion: Actively participate in the general upkeep and daily operations of the center.

We Value Growth:

We expect all our staff to embrace ongoing professional development and on-the-job training to maintain our high standards. 🌱 You'll also have the chance to help train and develop your colleagues. Remember, everyone is responsible for their own and others' health and safety.

This role is dynamic, and duties may evolve – but the core mission remains the same: to support and empower our students! πŸ’ͺ

Ready to join us? Apply now! πŸš€

Key responsibilities

  • Provide one-to-one, group and in-class support for students.
  • Assist in planning and carrying out appropriate educational activities.
  • Prepare materials and resources for learning.
  • Support record keeping relating to student targets and performance.
  • Organise and supervise educational visits and out-of-school activities.

Entry requirements

GCSE in: (English (grade 4/C), Math (grade 4/C))