Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
Pilgrim Primary Academy
Plymouth, PL1 5BQ
Closes in 18 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 September 2024
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Summary
Pilgrim Primary Academy is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse, and inclusive school located at the heart of Plymouth. We are looking for enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant apprentices, with an interest in SEN. The candidates will be hard working, resilient, friendly, outgoing and have a passion for supporting young children’s learning.
- Annual wage
- £9,984 a year
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday working between 8am - 4:30pm, exact hours to be discussed at interview.
30 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 24 October
- Duration
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1 Year 3 Months
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly, and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.
- Assist in getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment
- Assisting teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment
- Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the teacher
- Helping pupils stay focused during class hours
- Supervising group activities, sports events, and school outings
- Helping teachers manage student behaviour
- Looking after children who are unwell or upset
- Healthy and safe learning environment for children
- Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults
- Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
- Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- An interest in SEND pupils and pupil wellbeing would be advantageous
- An extended, supportive team which promotes the development and well-being of everyone in our school community
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who are actively involved in shaping the development of our school
- A caring and friendly atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is valued
- The chance to be imaginative, take risks in learning and be innovative whilst raising attainment
Where you’ll work
Pilgrim Primary
Oxford Street
Plymouth
PL1 5BQ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
On our 15-month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
- Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
- Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated College assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out. Delivery method and location of training to be confirmed.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
- Math (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Good communication skills with both children and adults and the ability to work as part of a team and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with young children and an interest in working with special educational needs children. Personal qualities we are looking for are, hardworking, enthusiastic, resilient, friendly and outgoing.
About this company
Pilgrim is a friendly, caring and welcoming place, with children's learning, happiness and well-being at the heart of all we do. We understand that children will only get the best education when there are strong and respectful relationships between both pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist at Pilgrim. We want the pupils in our school to receive a broad range of experiences alongside a high-quality academic education, being inquisitive and active learners with a strong set of moral values. The skills and values of collaboration, respect, ambition, endeavour, responsibility and thoughtfulness are woven through our curriculum and are central to our ethos. Our aim is to develop confident young people who have high aspiration, a clear sense of themselves as learners and citizens, and who can contribute positively to their futures and those of others.
https://www.pilgrimprimaryschool.co.uk/web (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
There may be the potential for employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate either within Pilgrim Primary Academy or at other schools within Reach South Academy Trust. The Trust operates 10 other schools in Plymouth and opportunities are available for the right individual.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Tim Scott-Lloyd
tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276065.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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