Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 5

Requirements 

• Apprentices aged 16 to 18 at the start of their training are required to achieve Level 2 Maths and English qualification, or GCSEs C/4 or above to complete their apprenticeship, if they do not already hold suitable equivalent qualifications. For those aged 19+ at the start of their training study can also be funded up to an approved level 2 in English or maths or both, achievement is not mandatory and employers can choose to opt out.
• 24 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
• Minimum of 3 formal observations of practice captured while on programme
• 24 months on programme and 3-month window for End Point Assessment.
• 'Off the job' training must be provided (418 hours)
• Support from an employment mentor with monthly reviews.

What you'll do at work

• Specialist learner support
• Assessment and learning development
• Inclusion and wellbeing
• Partnership working
• Professional practice and specialism
• Specialising in one of three options
• SEND
• Social, emotional and wellbeing
• Curriculum provision

Assessment methods 

• Bi-monthly taught session at Gateshead Interchange or online available.

• Online learning via Google Classroom.

• Observations of teaching.

• Reflective assignments with product evidence relevant to planning, teaching, assessment.

• Professional discussions.

End point assessment 

End Point Assessment will take place in the final 3 months, dependant on learner progress. End Point Assessment will consist of:

• Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio of evidence.
• Observation of practice, followed by Q&A.