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Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Brompton-Westbrook Primary School

Profile Development and Training

Apprentice Teaching Assistant at Brompton-Westbrook Primary School

£9984

Profile Development and Training, Brompton, Medway

  • Part time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 16 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 63d1b0f12cb44851b2b57d1ea6d07954

Full Job Description

  • Provide teaching support in small groups and, where necessary, for individual pupils in order to aid the teaching of all curriculum subjects but especially the basic skills of literacy and numeracy

  • Provide activities to promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent learning

  • Contribute to the achievement of and help to maintain the school mission, aims and values

  • Contribute ideas, opinions, and evaluations to support the preparation of the school improvement plan


    • Specific Duties and Responsibilities in Supporting for the School
  • To display pupils work to reflect their achievement

  • To supervise pupils on outings and visits as required

  • To supervise pupils at lunchtimes and breaktimes as appropriate

  • To attend relevant school meetings as required and to participate in school training and other learning activities, in addition to training provided as part of the apprenticeship package

  • To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and security and to refer all concerns to the Headteacher, receiving training where necessary from the school

  • To treat all information relating to a pupil as strictly confidential, and to be aware of and comply with school policy and practice, receiving training where necessary from the school

  • To be a proactive member of the school and class team

  • To participate positively and professionally in effective relationships with team members

  • To attend relevant courses and learning activities in order to update knowledge as required


    • General duties
  • The Teaching Assistant Apprentice may be called upon to perform other duties that the Headteacher considers reasonable, that are commensurate with the grading and designation of the post

    Desired skills and personal qualities

  • Communication skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Team working

  • Initiative

  • Patience

  • Experience with children

  • Child development knowledge

  • Safeguarding

  • Accurate record keeping

  • Flexibility

  • Professional Conduct

  • Enthusiastic


    • Qualifications
  • GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 9-4 or A to C or predicted) essential

  • GCSE or equivalent any subject (Grade 9-4 or A to C or predicted) desirable

    English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required

  • Preparation for End Point Assessment

  • Work based and tutor supported online training

  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1


    • What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

    A permanent role within the school is not guaranteed at the end of this apprenticeship, but you will be a qualified teaching assistant.

    Annual wage

    £9,984 a year

    Please note that this is a term time only position so you will receive a pro-rata amount of the advertised annual salary.

    Working week

    Monday to Friday term time plus 5 staff training days

    Total hours per week: 30 hours a week

    Expected duration

    18 Months