Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Broomfield School

Support Personal Care – Assist pupils with dressing, feeding, toileting, and mobility needs (full training provided) Aid Learning – Help students engage with lessons, use classroom technology, and follow teacher instructions Encourage Independence – Support pupils in building confidence, life skills, and self-reliance in line with their individual plans Promote Positive Behaviour – Assist in managing challenging behaviours safely and appropriately (training provided) Prepare Classrooms – Set up learning resources and ensure the classroom is tidy and well-organised Work as Part of a Team – Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to provide holistic support for students Supervise Activities – Monitor pupils during breaks, lunchtimes, and school trips to ensure safety and well-being Full training is provided, including first aid, behaviour support, and communication tools (e.g., Makaton, British Sign Language) You must follow all safeguarding, safety, equality, and confidentiality policies The role can involve physical tasks such as lifting or supporting students who use wheelchairs You’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to making school a positive and inclusive experience for all pupils

Training:
Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5 (Higher national diploma) Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
Teacher Training (Qualified Teacher Status – QTS): With experience as a Level 5 TA, you could consider becoming a fully qualified teacher Specialist Roles in Education:  with your specialist knowledge, you might explore roles such as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Pastoral Support Lead, or Learning Mentor. These roles may require additional qualifications Leadership and Management: Educational leadership roles like Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher are also options, typically after gaining QTS and substantial teaching experience Specialised Support and Therapy Roles: further Qualifications are needed, however a Specialist Teaching Assistant qualification can open doors

Employer Description:
Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers. If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice. As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.

Working Hours :
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8.45am - 3.45pm. Wednesday, 8.45am - 4.15pm. Friday, 8.45am - 3.15pm. All with a 30-minute lunch break.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience