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Summary

The work involves supporting children individually, in groups or as a whole class in schools and nurseries. As a TA you'll engage with pupils across a range of abilities and undertake duties that support the teacher, such as preparing the classroom.

Annual wage

£12,480 a year
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview


Training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)


Hours

Monday - Friday with a day release to SGS College, exact hours to be agreed between the apprentice and their manager.
30 hours a week


Possible start date

Tuesday 01 September


Duration

1 Year 6 Months


Positions available

1


Work

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

The duties will depend on your experience and training. Generally, you'll need to:

  • Deliver tailored teaching activities to pupils on either a one-to-one basis or in small groups
  • Make sure that the pupils you support are able to engage in learning and stay on task during the lesson or activity
  • Support the social and emotional development of pupils, reporting any issues when required
  • Support the teacher in managing challenging pupil behaviour and promoting positive behaviour
  • Listen to pupils read and read to pupils as a class, group or one-to-one
  • Guide and monitor pupil progress
  • Help with the planning of some lessons
  • Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils' progress
  • Carry out administrative duties, such as preparing classroom resources
  • Look after pupils who have had accidents, need help dressing or are upset
  • Create art displays of pupils' artwork
  • Provide support outside of your normal classes, such as helping during exams, covering TA absences or going on school trips
  • Help with extracurricular activity such as breakfast and after-school clubs, homework club, revision sessions or lunchtime duties
  • Supervise other support staff
  • Coordinate specific areas of teaching support once you have the right level of experience
Where you’ll work

Fonthill Primary Academy
Ascot Road
Bristol
BS10 5SW


Training

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

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)
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Your training plan

SGS College will support apprentices to develop the full range of knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Standard. The apprentice will be required to attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only. 

Apprentices will receive comprehensive guidance to build their portfolio, and the College will also facilitate completion of a Paediatric First Aid qualification. Once on-programme learning is complete, apprentices will progress to the End Point Assessment, which includes a practical observation with a question-and-answer element, submission of a portfolio of evidence, and a professional discussion.

Full time apprentices will spend typically 18 months on-programme working towards the apprenticeship standard, with a minimum of 20% off-the-job training.

Each apprentice will be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will support them in completing their Portfolio, and preparing for the End Point Assessment.


Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and above)

GCSE in:

  • Maths (grade 4 and above)
Skills
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
Other requirements

<p>You will need to pass an enhanced background check (DBS). https://www.gov.uk/criminal-record-checks-apply-role</p>


About this company

<p>Trust in Learning Academies (TiLA) is a Bristol-based multi‑academy trust that works to support and improve education across a group of primary and secondary schools. The trust focuses on collaboration, high‑quality teaching, and strong leadership to help schools achieve the best outcomes for their pupils. By sharing resources, expertise, and best practice, Trust in Learning aims to create inclusive learning communities where every child is supported to succeed and thrive.</p>


After this apprenticeship

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector, including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.


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