Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Reculver C Of E Primary School Reculver C Of E Primary School

We are looking for 2 Apprentice Teaching Assistants. You will be working with age range 4-11, supporting children individually, as part of a small group, or in a whole class situation. These are fantastic level 3 apprenticeship opportunities for the right candidates.

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Closing date: 23 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    Please note that this is a term time only vacancy so your actual salary will be a pro-rata portion of the advertised rate. Your salary will be annualised and you will be paid for the weeks you work, plus a paid annual leave allocation.

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm, term-time-only. Total hours per week: 35.00.

    Total hours per week: 35

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    05 Jun 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000136737

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Do you want to take the first steps of a career working with children, or in teaching at our OFSTED rated ‘Outstanding’ primary school in Herne Bay?

This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in teaching at a school with a Specialist Resourced Provision for children with additional learning needs.

Reculver CEP school is a school with long-standing experience in supporting apprentices. Some of our apprentices have gone on to university and are now training to become teachers. We are currently looking for the next teaching assistant to be a part of our friendly and hard-working team.

If you are keen, enthusiastic and looking for a career in which you can have an impact, this could well be the role for you.

Typically, the role will include - but is not limited to the following:

  • Supporting children's learning by providing teaching support in small groups and where necessary be assigned to individual pupils in order to aid the teacher
  • Assist with general administration tasks i.e. photocopying, filing etc.
  • Work with the teacher and the classroom teaching assistant in carrying out lesson plans and pupils’ individual personalised learning plans
  • To promote the school's values, culture and ethos, maintaining confidentiality always
  • Taking part in wider curricular activities outside the classroom
  • Liaise with the teacher to understand the objectives of each session
  • Assist the teacher with observations and monitoring of the progress of children, both educationally and socially
  • Keep up to date written records for supported pupils
  • Promote positive behaviour patterns, raise self-esteem and improve independent working in children to assist their education and growth
  • Supervise in PE lessons and at play time to ensure the safety of the children and administer first aid as required
  • Make materials and resources for teachers or pupils as directed by the class teacher and assist where necessary with mounting of work and displays
  • Assist where necessary with preparation and clearing away of the classroom and materials to ensure effective teaching
  • To undertake playground duties
  • To attend meetings with members of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
  • To attend training sessions as requested by SLT
  • To undertake any other duties as directed by SLT

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard
  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-0
  • Functional skills in English and maths at level 2 if required
  • Work-based and online training delivery

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There is the possibility that a Teaching Assistant position may become available in the future, but this is not guaranteed.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Team working, Prioritise workload, Understand school ethos, Support and develop all pupils, Provide equal opportunity, Understand safeguarding, Uphold school policies, Play a part in all school life, Supporting in lessons, Pastoral care, Enrichment activities, Build positive relationships, Highly professional, Comply with policies, Comply with procedures, A strong work ethic, Excellent record of attendance, Punctuality

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and maths (Grade A* to C or 9 to 4) Essential

Things to consider

This is a term time only apprenticeship.

About the employer

We are an OFSTED Rated ‘Outstanding’ Primary School catering for children aged 4-11 in Herne Bay. This apprenticeship is an excellent opportunity to begin your career in teaching at a school with a Specialist Resourced Provision for children with additional leaning needs, for children with Visual Impairment or cognition and learning difficulties. Reculver CEP School is a school with long-standing experience in supporting apprentices. Some of our apprentices have gone on to University and are now training to become teachers. We are currently looking for the next teaching assistants to be a part of our friendly and hard-working team.

Employer

Reculver C Of E Primary School

Address

Hillborough

Herne Bay

CT6 6TA

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Training

Training provider

PROFILE DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LIMITED

Contact

Ian Pearce

ian.pearce@profiledt.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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