Newcastle College

Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprentice

Newcastle upon Tyne £15,392.00 37 hrs/week

Supporting learners with additional learning needs - whether individually, in small groups, or in whole-class settings. Apprentices work across a range of provision, including young people, adults, and those with special educational needs or disabilities (SEND). Role is for 18+ learners only

Working Week Description

Working 37 hours per week over 40 weeks, term time only. Monday - Friday, 08:45 - 16:45 (dependent on student timetable and may involve evening classes).

Role and Responsibilities

  • Support and facilitate the learning of identified learners with additional needs including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.
  • Support learners in all learning environments using travel or external activities.
  • Assist in the preparation, adaptation, maintenance, and organisation of learning resources including transcribing notes.
  • Work closely with teaching and support colleagues to ensure learners can fully access the curriculum, using stretch and challenge to facilitate learning.
  • Use agreed systems to complete and maintain accurate records, including delivered support to contribute to service income targets.
  • Regularly review the progress of supported learners against targets including EHCP outcomes where relevant.
  • Provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement in partnership with teaching and learning colleagues.
  • Contribute to the learner’s personal development, encouraging the development of independent learning skills.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assurance and audit procedures.
  • Carry out personal care as required.
  • Attend all meetings/training/quality days as required.
  • Support a culture which promotes the NCG values.
  • Participate in any colleague review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.

Required Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Training and Support

Learning and Skills apprenticeship programmes are delivered through a mixture of face-to-face and virtual methods by our fully qualified and industry experienced apprentice training team. Using their expert knowledge gained from time spent in the industry, we've tailored our programmes to use the most up-to-date tools and technologies so that the skills we create can be used directly in the workplace. As one of our learners, you'll benefit from coaching, help and guidance from our dedicated team whose job it is to ensure your success. Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification

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