Specialist teaching assistants support provision related to special educational needs and disability (SEND), the social and emotional well-being, of learners, or within another area of specialist curriculum provision such as forest schools, EAL, subject-based interventions or music education.
This occupation is found in primary, secondary, special schools,
alternative provision, further education institutions such as sixth forms and
colleges, and a range of other education settings such as music hubs. Specialist
teaching assistants will work alongside colleagues to inspire learners to
progress and achieve well. Specialist teaching assistants work across all age
ranges, supporting a range of learners.
The broad purpose of the occupation is to support the education of
learners by providing specialist support. Specialist teaching assistants plan,
implement, and adapt activities in order to advance learning. They draw on
research to develop a critical understanding of their specialist area. They
establish relationships with learners, families, other professionals and
external agencies to support the education of the learners they work with. They
contribute to developing a sense of inclusion and belonging for the benefit of
the learners within the communities that they serve. They draw on their
specialism to contribute to the evaluation of learning and assessment
activities, sustainability in their educational context. Specialist teaching
assistants both reflect on their own practices and support the training and
development of others within their specialist area.
Duration: 27 months
- Learning environments
- Safeguarding
- Child development
- EDI
- How to develop others
- Professionalism
-
Planning and
assessment
You will complete an End Point Assessment with the awarding body NCFE and will cover the following areas:
- Observation with questions
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
For Level 5 apprenticeships, the College only accepts applicants with a grade 4 or above in both English or mathematics. However, employers set their own recruitment criteria and, in many cases, require applicants to hold a grade 4 or above in both subjects as part of their entry requirements.
Duration - 2 years
Depending on the apprenticeship this may include information on DBS,
equipment, uniform etc.
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
- Commitment
- Collaboration
- Confidence
- Resilience
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
- Art Club
- Chess Club
- Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Gaming Hub
- Music Club
- Pride Club
- Student Ambassador Scheme
- A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.
Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.
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