The Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is for individuals working in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges, encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities.
During this apprenticeship programme, your Teaching Assistant will support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning, either in groups or individually, ensuring that pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.
Duration: 18 months
Behaviours are an important part of an apprenticeship programme in helping to shape and drive high performance.
TAKES RESPONSIBILITY
During the Level 3 Teaching Assistant, your staff will develop a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours, including:
KNOWLEDGE
Understand how pupils learn and develop
Recognise different stages of child development through school
Recognise the importance of using appropriate technology to support learning
Understand the need to accurately observe, record and report on pupil's participation, understanding and progress
An appropriate knowledge of the curriculum and context they are working in
Understand current statutory guidance including safeguarding policies and Prevent Strategy
SKILLS
Develop strategies to support and develop pupils to move towards independent learning
Use appropriately varied vocabulary to ensure pupils' understanding
Embed effective behaviour management strategies using discipline appropriately and fairly in line with school policy
Work closely with teachers to ensure own contribution aligns with teaching
Build appropriate relationships with colleagues, pupils, parents, adults and stakeholders
Contribute to a range of assessment processes and use feedback to help pupils progress
BEHAVIOURS
Be flexible, trustworthy, respectful and demonstrate professional conduct
Promote and exemplify positive behaviour and uphold the school ethos
Provide constructive and specific feedback and support pupils
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
Demonstrate professional relationships in line with Staff Handbook
Work collaboratively and constructively with the whole school team
REGISTERED PROVIDER
You can find us on the UK Register of Learning Providers.
UKPRN: 10043208
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