Eat that Frog - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Are you looking for an opportunity to become a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, take a look at the job below and apply today for Eat that Frog!

The Apprentice’s Role

Duties will include:

• Work in a team with “Manager”, “Teachers” and “Instructors” to meet learners needs, case conference, implement resources, materials and approaches to engagement
• Support ETF marketing and promote our services to prospective learners and stakeholders, attending events to market and engage learners
• Support the specific requirements of learners with Special Educational Needs, providing information to update the Education Health Care Plans, and taking part in person centred review meetings
• Assist and support in planning delivery and evaluation of learning activities
• Adapting teaching materials to suit individual learner needs
• Assist teacher and instructors in identifying and supporting learners needs and developing effective learning strategies to support the curriculum
• Maintain and update accurate learner records
• Provide one to one or group supervision to learners as required
• Support learner related risk assessment for SEND, Safeguarding and PREVENT

Requirements:

• Experience in supporting delivery of teaching and learning
• Experience of working with SEND learners
• Experience of supporting Maths & English
• Experience of working to company policies
• Ability to maintain accurate records and administration
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Excellent ICT skills, particularly MS Office
• Ability to travel for work as required
• Ability to inspire and motivate people
• Ability to meet legal requirements of the role (H&S, Safeguarding, etc)
• Personal & Work-related attributes
• Creative/Imaginative thinker
• Demonstrate positive behaviours at all times
• Demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm at all times
• Demonstrate a good level of spoken English
• Work calmly under pressure
• Can-do” self-motivated attitude
• Able to take instruction
• Work flexibly to fulfil the role requirements
• Committed to equality of opportunity
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the post

Since being founded in 2011, they have steadily become the South West’s no. 1 specialist post-16 institution, solely based around people, values, & quality.

They enable people to identify and overcome their barriers to live a more fulfilled life.

Whether you’re a teenager or an adult, it’s never too late to learn. They provide safe and fun learning environments, tailored around you!

Potential to have a full time position after achieving a full qualification either within the setting or another setting.

Skills Required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to issues that arise.
• Willingness to learn and have enthusiasm for working with the young children
• Have the ability to work independently with the children and to manage own time efficiently.
• Excellent attention to details.

Personal Qualities

Team player, compassionate, and patient. Confidentiality and reliability is essential and a strong work ethic will need to be demonstrated. To be outgoing, creative and confident. As well as be able to use your initiative when in class.

Prior Qualifications

Qualifications required for this role, include GCSE grades Grade 4 and above in Maths and English or equivalent qualifications such as Functional Skills.

Additional Requirements

In order to be successful for this position, you will need to complete an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. This will be arranged by the employer after successfully completing the initial interview.

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Learner Well Being

Over the course of your qualification, you will work towards achieving the Behaviours, Skills, and Knowledge of the course. Training will be provided with Skills Group where you will be allocated a highly skilled assessor and attend training sessions. You will have regular visits at the workplace from your designated assessor to observe your progress and competence as well as regular reviews to ensure that you are getting the most out of your apprenticeship.

You will be allocated an assessor who will work with you throughout your programme, offering you support throughout. Mentoring and guidance will be given to you to enable you to succeed with your apprenticeship.

You will have regular visits from your assessor, who will monitor your progress during your apprenticeship training and conduct observations within your workplace.

Whilst at the Skills Group and Eat that Frog, you will learn the necessary skills and gain experience to help you throughout your role. Part of your training will be knowledge and theory based, with support sessions to help you with your project.