Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Rolleston Primary School, Leicester

Rolleston Primary School

Leicester, LE2 9PT

Closes in 15 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2024

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Summary

Following on from our past successes with our apprenticeship intake we now have 2 Teaching Assistant posts available to join our team to support our pupils to reach their full potential and we are looking forward to developing apprentices in this role

Annual wage
£12,313.60 a year

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The initial hourly rate will be £6.40 per hour but this may increase after 12 months in line with National Minimum Wage Pay rates and school pay grades

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
This apprenticeship is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Working hours to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 2 December

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

2

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

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and organised person, who understands the vital contribution that teaching assistants make to the quality of education and wellbeing of our children. Daily activities will involve:

  • Working in partnership with our team to support children's needs
  • Supporting the teacher in delivering lessons and working with identified groups or individuals
  • Offer flexibility to work with children in the class, small group work and with invididuals
  • Promote reinforcing children's self-esteem and wellbeing
  • Carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes
  • Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils
  • Prepare learning resources
  • Engage with parents

We're looking for someone who has a positive outlook, a good sense of humour and who is organised and patient. Using initiative is always encouraged too.

Where you’ll work

Rolleston Primary School

Hillsborough Road

Leicester

LE2 9PT

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

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
  • Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
  • Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
  • Adapt resources to support all learners.
  • Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
  • Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
  • Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
  • Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
  • Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
  • Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
  • Apply methods of formative assessment.
  • Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
  • Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
  • Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
  • Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
  • Provide feedback to learners.

    • Your training plan

    You will get training from our own staff as well as from the apprenticeship provider. All training will take place at the school and some tutorials will be remote and virtual. We will ensure you get protected time to study and receive plenty of feedback on your work and studies. You will have one to one coaching every 3-4 weeks from the training provider. At the end of the apprenticeship you will achieve the level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship qualification.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4-9 (A*-C))
    • Maths (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
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Administrative skills
    • Number skills
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Committed to learning
    • Good with children

    Other requirements

    If you are shortlisted you will receive a call within 7 days of application. If you are later unsuccessful we will give you detailed feedback to help you with future applications. If you are not shortlisted but would like feedback please email sarah.cripps@saladskills.co.uk.

    About this company

    Currently 420 children attend Rolleston Primary School, aged between 4 and 11. As a school we work hard to ensure the highest possible education for every child that comes through our doors. We are determined to expand opportunities for each individual whilst recognising their own unique talents and abilities. The environment and creative curriculum we offer encourages expression, courage and determination. https://www.rolleston.leicester.sch.uk/

    http://www.rolleston.leicester.sch.uk (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    • We really value our people and pride ourselves on our loyal team. We genuinely see this as a career opportunity for the right candidates.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    Rolleston Primary School

    Hannah Stocks

    hstocks@rolleston.leicester.sch.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284676.

    Apply now

    Closes in 15 days (Thursday 14 November at 11:59pm)

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