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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship – Level 3

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About the course

Apprenticeships are real jobs – with plenty of hands on experience, a salary and chance to gain a recognised qualification alongside a robust programme of study with further opportunities to move into higher level programmes following completion at level 3.

Teaching Assistants can work in Primary, Secondary and Further education settings with a range of pupils, and a range of needs.  The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to support the lead class teacher in enhancing a pupil’s learning either via groups or individually. They will be required to ensure pupils know their learning objectives, understand the work set and help them to make progress.  Individual needs must always be supported.

The TA programme is 18 months of learning (prior learning can be considered and may reduce the timescale).  Supported by an industry trained assessor and teacher, you will gain knowledge, skills and behaviours both in the workplace and “off the job”.  The statutory requirement to complete “off the job” hours is fulfilled in college one day a week.  Every 10 weeks, your assessor will review with you and your workplace mentor, your progress and set targets.  Upon completion of the apprenticeship, evidence is collated and a portfolio is moved to the “Gateway”, which, if accepted, then moves to the End Point Assessment stage (EPA).

The EPA is made up of a 2 hour practical observation in the workplace, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session and then a 90 minute professional discussion based around the portfolio of evidence and can be achieved with a pass, merit or distinction.  This completes the apprenticeship programme.

Topics and units

  • Professional Development
  • Safeguarding
  • Learning and Support
  • Child Development
  • Curriculum, assessment and learning

Careers and progression

Many apprentices remain employed with their school as a Teaching Assistant, with opportunities to progress to a role in pastoral care, a lead in a particular field of learning or higher-level programmes of study including teaching.

Entry requirements

Ideally a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 4 – 9 (GCSE C or above) including English and Maths, however in some circumstances, a L2 Functional Skills in English and/or Maths could run alongside the apprenticeship.  If Primary Teaching is your ultimate destination, then a GCSE Science grade 4 (C) will be required for that pathway.

Successful completion of a pre-assessment in college

Be able to work approximately 30 hours per week.

Additional information

We partner with different organisations to enhance an apprentice’s journey, including working with the NSPCC, creative arts and drama organisations, local forest schools and many more.

Telford College works with the employer to create a specific training plan to meet the apprenticeship standards. An assessor, teacher and workplace mentor will support the apprentice to fulfil the training plan.

The apprentice will evidence their knowledge, skills and practical experience gained through assignment work, creative displays/products and professional discussions. This evidence will be mapped to the apprenticeship standards and reviewed weekly, as well as part of ten-week reviews.

What to do next

If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form. 

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Type

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Campus

Haybridge Road, Telford

Support

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Upcoming events

Recruitment Event
17 April 2024
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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Open event
19 June 2024
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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