Teaching Assistant Apprentice
John Taylor Free School
Burton-On-Trent (DE13 9SA)
Summary
As an Inclusion Support Assistant within our Individual Needs Team, you will have the chance to develop your skills in scaffolding learning and supporting the holistic needs of students. This role offers a unique opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs, helping them to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Annual wage £12,759.50 a year
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
Your typical working week will involve;
- Supporting students with individual needs in their mainstream lessons.
- With an assigned small group of key students;
- Check in with them during morning registration
- Conduct “walk and talks”
- Understand their emotional needs
- Implement appropriate reasonable adjustments to enable them to access their learning
As part of your apprenticeship, you will also have dedicated off the job time to focus on your studies and receive tailored mentoring from experienced practitioners within the school, helping you to develop as a professionally.
Where you’ll work
Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-On-Trent, DE13 9SA
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.
Your training course
Teaching assistant
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Course contents
Your training plan
You will attend campus every 6-weeks for an activity day with other TA Apprentices, you will also be visited in the workplace regularly by your college Instructor-Mentor. They will complete observations, professional discussions and ensure you remain on track to achieve your apprenticeship.
More training information
John Taylor Free School is dedicated to helping all staff develop their professional skills through the latest research and educational theory. Every Wednesday afternoon at 3pm, all staff participate in tailored professional learning sessions that foster collaboration and reflection. As an apprentice, you will have dedicated time with our lead practitioner, who will provide personalised training aligned with your course, ensuring you have every opportunity to succeed and excel in your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE English (Grade 4/C or above) essential
- GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C or above) essential
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Reliable
- An interest in the industry
- Ability to learn from peers
Other requirements
The applicant should carefully consider transport due to school location and also the requirement to attend training days in Buxton. The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check; the successful applicant will be supported to complete this.
About this company
John Taylor Free School is part of the John Taylor Multi Academy Trust and we have a purpose built sight and are no a fully established mainstream secondary school.
https://johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company Benefits
We are an inclusive school with a positive approach to wellbeing. We offer the following support to staff: • Personalised professional learning each week • A coaching culture • Shared resources, Schemes of Learning and Curriculum Plans
