Elite Awarding is an Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation
Teaching Assistant (ST0454)
Role Profile:
Teaching Assistants work in Primary, Special and Secondary education across all age ranges encompassing special educational needs and emotional vulnerabilities. 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. 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. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum. They are good role models, act with honesty and integrity, take part in team meetings; contribute to planning and class activities.
Teaching Assistant: (ST0454): Total £700
100% at Gateway Approval = £700
Resit/retake price (face to face assessment component) = £300
Resit/retake price (remote assessment component) = £200
Late cancellation = £125
Teaching Assistant Level 3 Summary
Apprenticeship programme (18 months typically)
• On-the job training should be a minimum of 12 months
• Must achieve Level 2 English and Maths (if not already achieved) *discretions apply for EHCPs and British Sign Language qualifications
End-Point Assessment Gateway
• Employer confirms the apprentice is consistently working at or above the full level or standard
• English and maths certificates checked
• Portfolio of evidence added to ACE360 with mapping documents added to ACE360
• Must take place within 3 months of Gateway
End-Point Assessment (maximum of 2 weeks). Take within 3 months of passing through end-point assessment gateway
• Assessment methods 1) Practical observation with Q/A
• Assessment methods 2) Professional discussion supported by portfolio of evidence
• Final decisions and grade confirmed (Fail, Pass, Distinction)
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Gateway Requirements
EPA should only start once the employer is confident that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level set out in the standard, the pre-requisite gateway requirements for EPA have been met and that they can be evidenced to an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). Employers may wish to take advice from their apprentice’s training provider(s).
Apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking end-point assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those whom this is their primary language.
APPRENTICESHIP JOURNEY:
- Mock assessment materials
- Gateway
- End-point assessment
- Certification
PRICING:
Teaching Assistant (ST0454): Total £700
100% at Gateway Approval = £700
TIMESCALE – 1 DAYS:
We aim to complete the EPA in 1 day.
