4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Teaching Assistant contains two methods of assessment:
Practical Observation with Questions & Answers (Q&As)
The Practical Observation will happen over 2 hours (+/-10%) and will take place in the apprentice’s workplace. During the Practical Observation, the apprentice will have the opportunity to demonstrate how they’ve applied the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) identified in the assessment plan in a work environment. A Q&A session will take place after the final observation and will last for 15 minutes (+/- 10%).
Grading: the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) grades the Practical Observation as Pass or Distinction.
Professional Discussion supported by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Professional Discussion is a structured discussion of 90 minutes (+/- 10%) following the Practical Observation, which will establish the apprentice’s understanding and application of the KSBs identified in the assessment plan.
The Portfolio of Evidence will be completed during the on-programme learning and will enable the IEPA to prepare for the Professional Discussion. It should cover the KSBs to be assessed by the Professional Discussion.
Grading: the IEPA grades the Professional Discussion is graded as Pass or Distinction.