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Apprentice Teaching Assistant & After School Club Assistant BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

This apprenticeship will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully support children across our school in their learning and personal development and wellbeing. Your training and work experience will be structured to help you meet the requirement of a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,004.32

    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

    36 Hours per week (term time only + 3 weeks) – Teaching Assistant (Monday – Friday) 8.45am – 3.15pm After School Club Assistant (days to be confirmed 3.15pm-6pm x 2 days)

    Total hours per week: 36

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000104511

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

You will receive support and training to deliver the following outcomes:

Teaching and Support:

  • Undertake duties in accordance with school practices under guidance of a teacher
  • Provide 1:1 support to pupils or working with groups in pre-planned activities
  • Assist where required in planning of learning activities
  • Under the guidance of a teacher, ensure equipment is suitable for learning activities
  • Prepare learning resources
  • Promote good behaviour by implementing a range of behaviour strategies in accordance with school behaviour policy 

Pupil Support:

  • Actively encourage inclusion of all pupils to participate in life and activities of school and access the curriculum
  • To provide individual assistance or assistance within groups through implementing behaviour plans, Individual Education
  • Plans and teaching strategies etc, to maximise their achievements
  • As required, to deal with the personal care and comfort and necessary minor medical treatments of pupils, i.e. toileting and intimate care issues (as per school guidance and direction)

Curriculum Activities:

  • Under the direction of the teacher, assist in the structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes
  • To contribute in the presentation of pupils’ work and maintenance of display areas
  • To assist with the preparation and tidying of the classroom and upkeep of resources

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

  • Teaching Assistant L3
  • Apprentices without English and maths at Level 2 must achieve these prior to taking the End Point Assessment

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is potential for a permanent position as a Teaching Assistant following a successful apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Respectful, Supportive

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Desired

About the employer

Our school is a place where all our children feel valued and loved and a place in which they can flourish, whether this is in one of our classrooms looking out over the valley or in our wonderful, well-established Forest School environment. We believe that each child is unique and has the ability to succeed throughout their learning journey. Our staff team strive to bring out the best in each child and our broad, well-structured curriculum provides a wide range of opportunities and experiences to enable and empower them to realise their potential.

Employer

BLESSED PETER SNOW CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

Address

St Peter's Avenue

Sowerby Bridge

HX6 1BL

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Training

Training provider

CALDERDALE COLLEGE

Contact

Sinead

Sinead.OHalloran@calderdale.ac.uk

01422 418430

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply through the link and upload a copy of your CV so we can contact you with the next steps.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 31 Dec 2022