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Teaching Assistant Apprentice King Edwin Primary and Nursery School

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to begin a career in education. We are all part of a close school community committed to ensuring that King Edwin is a caring and inclusive school where children develop a love of learning which will stay with them for the rest of their lives.

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Closing date: 18 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,379.50

    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

    Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2022

  • Date posted

    22 Jul 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000068745

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Working primarily with children aged 4-11 the roles and responsibilities will include:

  • Helping set up and arranging activities
  • Helping set up the classroom
  • Helping supervise the children in the classroom
  • Help with lesson planning
  • Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs.
  • Build relationship with other teachers, staff and parents
  • Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement under guidance of the teacher
  • Assist with the planning of learning activities
  • Monitor pupils' responses to learning activities and accurately record achievements/progress as directed
  • Making displays

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard
  • Functional skills in Maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possible permanent position at King Edwin.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade C/4) Essential

Things to consider

Please note that if the successful applicant is found prior to the closing date the vacancy maybe withdrawn early.

About the employer

May I wish you a warm welcome to King Edwin Primary School – a very special place in the heart of Sherwood Forest and at the centre of our village community in Edwinstowe. We work in partnership with our community to ensure every child succeeds in life and leaves us happy, confident and ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Our school is special. We all work hard to make it a place where everyone can thrive. A place where all learners feel safe to take risks, where the process of learning is celebrated as much as the outcome and where everyone is valued for their contributions. At King Edwin we believe that ‘all children can!’ There is no limit or ceiling to what we can achieve. Our children develop skills in communication, problem solving, collaboration, negotiation and as practitioners we learn from them through research and observation in a mutually beneficial relationship. We instill a love for learning and enable children to be competent at applying the skills of learning to new areas they encounter. We provide purposeful, memorable and happy experiences that will last a life time…the way it should be at Primary School.

Employer

King Edwin Primary and Nursery School

Address

Fourth Avenue

Edwinstowe

Mansfield

NG21 9NS

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Training

Training provider

HEART OF ENGLAND TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Emma Stead

emma.stead@hoet.co.uk

01788 820132

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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