- Entry Requirements
Apprentices must ideally hold recognised qualifications in English and Mathematics prior to commencement on the programme. These can include Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications or GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above. Functional skills can be gained alongside the apprenticeship.
- Example Modules
- Understanding how pupils learn and develop
- Working with teachers to understand and support assessment for learning
- Keeping Children Safe in Education
- What will I learn?
By the end of this course, not only will you possess the knowledge, skills and confidence for a successful career in early years education, but you will also have a nationally-recognised qualification.
- Additional Information All apprentices must be employed in a relevant area to their apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are mostly delivered in the workplace. Some qualifications involve classroom delivery and this can take place at College or on employer premises. The College offers a range of day release, block release and 1:1 tuition options to suit the needs of employers and Apprentices alike. Your assessor, who will support you through your apprenticeship, will visit you in the workplace every 4 – 6 weeks. Once you have completed your online application you will receive an invite to interview. Once you have received an offer you will be invited to attend an induction session at the College which will be followed up with a visit with your employer. When your enrolment has been completed, your delivery and assessment can commence.
- Progression
Completion of this qualification can lead you to a full-time role as Teaching Assistant or progression onto further Teacher Training courses.
- How am I assessed?
Apprentices will be supported in the workplace and online via Zoom by a qualified and competent assessor/trainer. All students must complete 20% off-the-job training through a range of learning methods including college sessions. You will be assessed by written assignments, completing a small scale project and an End Point Assessment which will include a multiple choice test, a presentation and professional discussion.
Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
An advanced apprenticeship is the level above intermediate apprenticeships. Advanced apprentices study towards a nationally certified qualification, while they work on a full-time basis for an employer.
If you complete an advanced apprenticeship, you will receive on the job training for a specific role within a company or industry, and develop practical work skills.
In this apprenticeship you will be supporting the teachers in real classrooms to enhance pupils’ learning.
Course Information
- Course Type Apprenticeships
- Study Mode Work Based
- Course Code WST3TEAC
- Start Flexible
- Length 78 weeks
- Level Level 3
- Campus
Aylesbury
