Teaching Assistant

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. Promoting self-belief, social inclusion and a high self-esteem play an integral part to pupils’ well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing, safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum. They are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities. Promoting Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours are crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development.

Typical Job Roles:
Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant / Specialist Support Assistant / Support for Specialist Curriculum Areas.

Entry Requirements: 
Whilst any entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice might be expected to have already achieved 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English, Grade C or above or 4/5 (new grading). Some employers will accept other relevant qualifications and experience, including a relevant Level 2 qualification.

Duration:
The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 18 months.

Standard Code	Apprenticeship Level	Standard Components	LARS No.	Standard ID
297	Advanced (Level 3)	Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools	50112089	ST0454
		Teaching Assistant Personal Attributes and Behaviours	Z0001921
		Functional Skills Maths Level 2	60342687
		Functional Skills English Level 2	60342900
		EPA	n/a

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