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Apprentice Teaching Assistant ULTIMATE RECRUITMENT MIDLANDS LTD

We are offering a unique opportunity for people to train to be Teaching Assistants whilst actually being on a permanent placement with a school. The course covers a placement over two academic years to gain vital ‘on the job’ training whilst having support from the school, U-educate and HOET.

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Closing date: today

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,240.00

  • Working week

    37 hours per week – Monday-Thursday 8am until 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm to include half an hour unpaid lunch-break

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    20 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    21 Jun 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000056440

  • Positions

    5 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

We believe that every child should leave secondary school proud of the young adult they have become, and that every youngster deserves the opportunity to thrive in an atmosphere where high expectation meets endless possibilities.

We are now seeking to appoint:
Job Title:   Teaching Assistant
Required:   As soon as possible
Contract:    Full time - Term time only

The post includes classroom support and pastoral care.  There may be at times also the requirement to assist with the physical/personal care of our students.  You should have excellent communication and written skills with high expectations of learning and behaviour and a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification. 

In addition, you may work as part of the SEND team to successfully include all students on the SEND register into every aspect of school life. In addition to this you may work with a range of different students as directed by the SENDCO.

U-educate is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Training plus Functional Skills where needed.

Delivery is fully remote using classroom and meeting technology. Sessions with educator are 1-1  every 3 weeks for 2 hours.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

It is hoped but not guaranteed that after completion of your qualification that an offer of full time employment will be made.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

About the employer

U-Educate is a new and exciting Supply Teaching Agency that is dedicated to supporting the education sector with quality teachers, assistants and experts within the industry. We are driven to offer more than just staffing solutions to our schools and have a portfolio of resources and programmes at our disposal to aid the personal development of the students and communities we come in contact with. U-Educate prides itself on being unique to other Recruitment Agencies in Education. We not only offer an outstanding quality supply service, we also offer many added value services to the schools we work with, determined to make a positive impact on the young people of today.

Employer

ULTIMATE RECRUITMENT MIDLANDS LTD

Address

24 THE COURTYARD

GORSEY LANE

COLESHILL

B46 1JA

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Emma Stead

emma.stead@hoet.co.uk

01788 568425

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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