Coronavirus (COVID-19): to find out how we can support you with your apprenticeship including if you have been affected by redundancy, read our updated information.

Teaching Assistant Apprentice NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST

We are seeking to appoint highly-motivated people to join our School, working with students in mainstream lessons supporting them to access lessons and achieve their full potential. The ability to be flexible, as well as to build good working relationships with students and staff is a key requirement.

Sign in to apply

Closing date: 24 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,504.08

    After 12 months of being on an apprentice wage this will then go up to minimum wage.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    8.30am – 3.30pm - Term time only

    Total hours per week: 34.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    03 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000051529

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

·To support students in their learning individually or in small groups as directed by the class teacher.

·To help raise standards of achievement for all students

·To encourage the social and emotional development of students

·To encourage students to participate in all aspects of school life

·To help students to become more independent

·To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The apprenticeship training will take place in house while you are at the workplace. We book once a month training sessions with your allocated tutor. This will be on a platform called Smart Assessmor. Here your tutor will go through the modules and units of your course. 

 

We also have 6-8 weeks monthly review plans, this will be with yourself, line manager and tutor. 

The training you will be undertaking is Teaching Assistant Level 3. 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We are looking for someone who would like to gain expeirence and if you have been a super star throughout the apprenticeship course, then we will be looking at long term employment. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent a C/4 grade or above in Maths/English (Grade C/4 Grade or above) Essential

Things to consider

Once successful we will need to submit off a DBS to make sure we are good to go! This can take a few weeks to come back so please be sure that the start date may change to later. This is all depending on how fast the DBS clears. This is something out of our control with timing.

About the employer

At Trinity School we are proud of our students’ achievements and proud of all our school has to offer. Our school is a place where ambitious and successful students thrive. Our dedicated and ambitious teaching staff are committed to ensuring our students leave with excellent examination results and the skills they need for the modern world; outstanding facilities provide the very best environment for learning and our high expectations drive our students to achieve.

Employer

NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST

Address

Trinity School Love Lane Shaw

Newbury

West Berkshire

RG14 2DU

You must have JavaScript enabled to view a map of the location

Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Contact

Lauren Johnson

lauren.johnson@lmpeducation.org

07837870008

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Before you apply

Before you apply for an apprenticeship you must first create an account. If you already have an account you'll need to sign in.