Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve a Level 2 in a Maths and English qualification (GCSE or equivalent) to complete their apprenticeship if they do not already hold these.
• For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study, study can also be funded up to an approved Level 2 in English, Maths or both. However, achievement is not mandatory and employers can chose to opt out.
• Working with age group 5-18
• 15 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
• ‘Off the job’ training must be provided (348 hours)
• Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.
• Attend Monthly taught sessions (6 hours)

CONTENT

• Safeguarding and Prevent
• Professionalism
• Communication and teamwork
• Promoting positive behaviour
• Health, safety, and welfare
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion
• SEND
• Child development
• Curriculum intent, implementation and impact
• Assessment for learning
• Supporting and adapting learning activities
• Behaviour
• Theories
• Supporting learning and assessment in core subjects
• Using technology to support teaching and learning.
• Theories of learning and development

ASSESSMENT METHODS

• Taught session at Gateshead Interchange monthly. Currently Monday 1.30-3.30pm or Tuesday afternoon 1-3pm term time only. (This is subject to change dependent on tutor availability and capacity)
• Observations in the workplace.
• Reviews to completed by mentor.
• Professional discussions.

APPRENTICESHIP ASSESSMENT

• End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependent on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:
  
  • Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
  • Observation of practice.

Interested in this apprenticeship?