Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard

Programme

This programme covers:

How pupils learn and develop
Use of technology to support learning
Support assessment for learning
Safeguarding
Health and safety
Curriculum knowledge

This programme is designed to develop:

Communication
Team work and collaboration
Assessment processes
Problem solving and motivational skills
Developing strategies for support

End point assessment

The end point assessment is the show case of competency for the apprentice across all the knowledge, skills and behaviours. This will include:

Practical observation with questions and answers

Observation will be carried out in the workplace by an independent assessor.

Professional discussion

Portfolio of evidence

Duration

The duration of the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard will be 18 months. The minimum duration on programme before an apprentice can complete is 12 months. It is the responsibility of the employer to ensure that every apprentice is given 20% of their paid hours as time to learn.

Qualification

The apprentice may be required to take Functional Skills maths and English at Level 2 if they do not already hold the equivalent GCSE grade 4-9 or (old system A*-C).

Job role

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.

The role would normally contain a variety of activities including:

Supporting learning activities
Working as a team
Safeguarding the welfare of children
Supporting children's positive behaviour
Planning class activities
Promoting British values

Delivery

To help the apprentice, there will be a variety in the ways they will learn:

Workplace learning
One to one support from assessor to apprentice
Online learning environment to support learning throughout the apprenticeship
Professional and recognised qualification
Fortnightly workshops

Progression

Progression into the education sector including higher level teaching assistant, assistant teacher and teacher.