Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our vibrant and friendly team. You will work within our primary school and will be supported through your qualification with real experience to complement your learning.

About the Employer

Tell us about the

organisation

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. The role is engaged in regulated activity and will therefore require a children’s barred list check. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure.

Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the services provided to customers and all aspects of employment. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We will make reasonable adjustments, in line with the Equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

What You'll Do

Requirements are:

• Be an excellent support to the class teacher and pupils
• Fully support our Catholic ethos, vision and values
• Can demonstrate a passion for learning and be a practitioner that others can be inspired by
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with parents and other stakeholders
• Be creative in inspiring, nurturing and motivating our children and staff
• Have high expectations regarding pupils’ progress, achievement and behaviour
• Prepared to be hardworking and well organised!
• Be committed to achieving the best outcome for every child
• Be committed to their own continuing professional development
• Be prepared to engage actively and fully with the wider life of school and the development of others
• Has relevant experience in supporting learning for pupils
• Be qualified with GCSE English and Maths A-C Grades
• Be able to cover short term: PPA for example
• To work effectively in partnership with a training provider
• Be willing to complete all training and course work to gain the qualification

Training Outcome

• Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 4/C
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4/C

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday, Term time 8:30am- 3:30pm with half hour lunch

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: DN COLLEGES GROUP

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.