Teaching Assistant Apprentice Longcause Special School
Longcause SEN School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, post holder provides general support to staff and pupils, including the preparation and routine maintenance of curriculum resources and equipment.
Closing date: 22 Aug 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£7,503.60
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, Tuesday, Thursday 9.00am-3.15pm Wednesday and Friday 8.45am – 3.15pm
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
05 Sep 2022
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Date posted
29 Jun 2022
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000060112
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Attend to the pupils’ personal needs and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters ·
- Prepare the classroom, as directed, for lessons, clear away afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work ·
- Provide support to the teacher in the management of pupils and in the management of the classroom ·
- Provide support to pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher ·
- Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times including before and after school and at lunchtimes ·
- Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour ·
- Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher ·
- Prepare and maintain curriculum low value equipment and resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use ·
- Provide assistance with pupil welfare and first aid issues e.g. look after sick pupils and liaise with parents/carers ·
- May be required to demonstrate own tasks to new starters or less experienced members of staff ·
- May be required to assist in the handling of small amounts of monies related to various school events, which is then passed on to other staff for processing
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
On our 15-18-month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
End-Point Assessment (EPA)
You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.
Training will take place at Plymouth Argyle.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9 (A-C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Longcause Special School
https://www.longcausespecialschool.com/
Address
Longcause SEN School
Longcause
PLympton Plymouth
PL7 1JB
Training
Training provider
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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