Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Newton Burgoland Primary School
Coalville, LE67 2SL
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2024
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Summary
This is a fantastic chance to join the amazing team at Newton Burgoland Primary School currently ranked Outstanding with Ofsted. If you are looking at starting a rewarding career in Education and have a passion for working with children and young people this Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship would be perfect for you.
- Annual wage
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£10,816 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
The above salary is for full time, this role is TERM TIME ONLY, the actual salary is £9,289.28 (inc. statutory holiday pay)
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm. 30-minute unpaid lunch break (some flexibility and additional hours may be available).
32 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 28 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- Positions available
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1
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 Teaching Assistant Apprentice will be involved in general classroom support and involvement in the development, implementation and evaluation of pupils’ individual progress.
- To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities
- To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives
- To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans
- To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs
- To interact and respond positively to children
- To develop positive relationships with colleagues, providing consistent and effective support and working constructively as a member of the school staff team
All staff are therefore expected to work in a flexible, co-operative way particularly when the occasion arises that tasks which are not specifically covered in their job description have to be undertaken. Those additional duties will normally be to cover unforeseen circumstances or changes in work.
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults).
Newton Burgoland Primary School shares a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Where you’ll work
Newton Burgoland Primary School
School Lane
Newton Burgoland
Coalville
LE67 2SL
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
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Teaching Assistant
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required)
End-Point Assessment (EPA):
- Portfolio based interview
- Practical observation
Delivery Method
- Every other week (Friday PM)
- Online portfolio to update with learning and development completed onsite
- Diarised visits from dedicated Trainer/Assessor
- Attendance to Loughborough College for Functional Skills (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade C/4 or above)
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
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
You will be employed to work with children full time in a school as a member of staff, not a student. Any offer of Apprenticeship will be subject to a full DBS and Satisfactory References. Additional training may take place at Loughborough College to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours. Please ensure you are able to travel before applying. Loughborough College has the right to close this vacancy before the end date.
About this company
Newton Burgoland Primary school is a small village school. We pride ourselves on our traditional family ethos and focus on every child as an individual living in a diverse world. We are looking for someone to join our team who is approachable, keen to learn and up for a challenge. You must be willing to embrace all elements of working in a small school. We offer you a great place to work, a supportive staff team and amazing children.
After this apprenticeship
- Higher Education
- Employment at the school is a strong possibility
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
Sophia Cleaver
apprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279586.
Apply now
Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 15 October at 11:59pm)
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