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Learning Support Apprentice Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Learning Support Apprentice required to support all aspects of student learning and achievement across the school. You will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 27 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,128.90

    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 - Friday Shifts TBC

    Total hours per week: 32.5

  • Expected duration

    19 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    01 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102373

  • Positions

    6 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Key Duties

  • To support the learning and emotional/social/behavioural needs of students in accordance with Trust policies.
  • To communicate regularly with subject specialists regarding student’s additional needs and to assist in the preparation of learning materials/resources.
  • To prepare and host interventions with groups or individual students of student needs to benchmark against targets set by the teachers

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

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard, which you will  receive training to develop and demonstrate the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour also included:

  • Level 3 Diploma – Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • End-Point Assessment (EPA)
  • NCFE combined knowledge and competency-based qualification
  • Work-based learning
  • 20% off the job training
  • Training is delivered on-line and face to face
  • A nominated tutor
  • Functional Skills in maths and English if required

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A permanent position may be offered upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. Opportunity to learn and develop within the company. Progression on to higher apprenticeship / training

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4-9) Essential

Things to consider

You may be required to undertake such duties as may be reasonably required of you commensurate with this grade. Satisfactorily meeting the Trust’s employment checks – a Disclosure and Barring Service Check (including any relevant overseas checks), health assessment, references, qualifications and legal entitlement to work in the UK

About the employer

The Academy seeks to develop a passion for learning and an enterprising spirit amongst its students and staff, and amongst members of the local community. In addition, it seeks to create, develop and maintain an education that focuses emphatically on providing opportunities for success for all, recognising and celebrating the achievements of everyone in all aspects of life at the Academy.

Employer

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

Address

Sudell Road

Darwen

BB3 3HD

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Training

Training provider

ALDRIDGE EDUCATION

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 27 Dec 2022