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Teaching and Supporting in Schools Apprentice Palmerston School
To work in a challenging environment alongside Teachers to offer support in Teaching and Learning to pupils with special education needs aged 5-19.
Closing date: 28 Feb 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£168.35
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday. Shifts TBC by employer.
Total hours per week: 35.00
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Expected duration
18 months
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Possible start date
01 Mar 2023
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Date posted
06 Aug 2020
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001641973
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Positions
3 available
Duties to include:
- To provide assistance to pupils who need particular help to overcome particular barriers to learning including sensory, behaviour, communication, medical or physical difficulties
- To support other staff under the direction and guidance of class teacher
- To contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people
- To provide a real exciting, creative and personalised curriculum that is accessible to all children
- To value individuality
- To provide opportunities to develop the self-esteem, confidence and independence of all children
- To create a safe, stable, welcoming and stimulating environment here individuals are happy to have a positive attitude
- To build strong and meaningful relationships based on respect
- To recognise and celebrate all cultural and religious backgrounds
- To provide a friendly warm and welcoming environment
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- To have achieved a basic level of qualification, good communication skills, and some experience
- Organisational awareness
- Use of technology
- Professional values and practices
- Good interpersonal skills
- Effective communication
- Ability to work as part of a team
Personal qualities
- To be patient and kind
- To be reliable
- To be conscientious
- To be punctual with good presentation
- To work with children and assess their needs
- To display a mature attitude throughout
Desired qualifications
- To have gained GCSE grades A-C (9-4) in English and maths or equivalents
Future prospects
- To gain valuable experience working with children who have varying needs and to progress to a level 3 training qualification for the right candidate
Things to consider
This is a very demanding role, both physically and emotionally. It is a very rewarding role that would suit those with previous experience and who would like to make a difference to children's lives.
About the employer
Palmerston is an outstanding School that provides education for pupils aged 11-19.The schools believes that all young people should experience a learining environment that nurtures, supports and challenges them to develop thier independance skills to be happy and confidant.
Employer
Palmerston School
Address
Beaconsfield Road
Liverpool
L25 6EE
Training
Training provider
NORTH WEST COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINING LTD
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by North West Community Services (Merseyside) Ltd
Contact
Shirley Ashcroft 07957964802 shirley-ashcroft@nwcsltd.uk
- Teaching Assistant Standards Qualifications
- Functional Skills in ICT – level 2 (if GCSE A-C is not already achieved)
- Functional Skills maths level 2 (if GCSE A-C is not already achieved)
- Functional Skills English level 2 (if GCSE A-C is not already achieved)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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