Duration: 12 months. 20% of their time ‘off the job’ to complete their apprenticeship
Qualifications: Where a Teaching Assistant has not already achieved grade 4 (C) or above in English and Maths, they must do so before taking the end-point assessment.
Experience: 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.
Skills: 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.