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Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teacher Education HE Part-time

Overview

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. The primary role of the Teaching Assistant is to support the class teacher to enhance pupils’ learning either in groups or individually, ensuring pupils understand the work set, know their learning objectives and stay on task in order to make progress.

Course information

When can the apprentice start employment?

When offered job role and start date agreed with employer.

When can the apprenticeship training start?

Three intakes per year:

  • September
  • January
  • April
Course Content

Within this apprenticeship, you will develop skills knowledge, and behaviours linked to a range of key areas such as:

  • Work in partnership and liaise with other professionals
  • Establish positive relationships with learners
  • Support the social, emotional, mental health, well-being and personal care
  • Deliver individual and small-group teaching
  • Contribute to assessment and planning
  • Implement safeguarding policies and safe practice

For further information, visit here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1

Entry requirements

Desirable:

Maths & English 4 or higher.

What training is required in the workplace? 
  • Child Protection Awareness Training
  • Prevent training
Further study and career options

Career progression:

As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching assistants, Assistant teachers and Teachers.

Campuses

Study is available at the following campuses:

  • Bedford College
  • Tresham College
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Next Steps

How to apply

To start this Apprenticeship you will need to be employed in a relevant job role – visit the Apprenticeships section of our website, where you can view our Apprenticeship vacancies. For further information or queries you can email us or call 01234 291747.

Apprentices do not have to pay a fee to study, however the employer may be required to pay depending on their Levy entitlement/age of the candidate. For further information call 01234 291747.

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Available Courses
Tresham College Kettering Campus
Starts: Various
Type: Apprenticeships
Length: 2 years
Day(s): Flex
Time(s):
Fees:
Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. The Bedford College Group reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.

Additional Learning Support

If you have a specific learning difficulty or disability, are deaf or hearing impaired, our Additional Learning Support team are on hand to give you assistance whenever you need it. Email: ALSteam@bedford.ac.uk or call us on 01234 291333.

Any questions?

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.

Accessibility

We have access arrangements in place to help students with disabilities or any other particular needs. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 for more information.

Additional formats

Course information sheets are also available in large print and audio formats. Call us on 01234 291000 or 01536 413123 to order your copy.