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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST

Do you enjoy working with children, contributing to their academic, physical and social well-being? We are looking for an individual who would like to train to be a teaching assistant in an outstanding Primary School in a range of classes from Early Years, Key Stage 1 and 2. Duties include: Support children with additional social and/or emotional needs.

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Closing date: 20 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,503.60

    Pro rata wage - £6442

    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

    30 hours per week, ranging between the hours of 9am - 6 pm Monday to Friday. Specific times will be negotiated with the school, but a typical day might be 11 am - 5.30pm.

    Total hours per week: 30

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    19 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000123558

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Prince Rock Primary School is part of the Learning Academies Trust, providing additional training opportunities and future prospects.

  • Support and challenge children under the direction of the teacher.
  • Contribute to progress in learning; encourage the children to develop learning skills (together, trying, tools, thinking) using the school’s systems as demonstrated by CT.
  • Support children with additional social and/or emotional needs.
  • Support teacher with management of the classroom.
  • Prepare and maintain resources and displays.
  • Work with children during some play/lunchtime and provide assistant with pupil well care.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to apprenticeship.
  • To support and challenge children under the direction of the teacher.
  • Contribute to progress in learning; encourage the children to develop learning skills (together, trying, tools, thinking) using the schools systems as demonstrated by CT.
  • Support children with additional social and/or emotional needs.
  • Support teacher with management of the classroom.
  • Work with children during some play/lunchtime and provide assistance with pupil well care.
  • Undertake other duties appropriate to apprenticeship.

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

Training provider: PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST.

Apprenticeship standard: Teaching assistant Level 3 (A level)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Should any future vacancies occur, then the right candidate would be considered for the role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9 (A*-C)) Essential

About the employer

Prince Rock Primary has been graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted 3 times and we are incredibly proud of what we do. We believe that every child has enormous potential and that if we work together, we can achieve great things. This is reflected in our motto: Believe you can. Together we will.

Employer

LEARNING ACADEMIES TRUST

Address

Prince Rock Primary School

Embankment Road

Plymouth

PL4 9JF

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Training

Training provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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