Primary School Teaching Assistant Apprentice Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
This vacancy will be as a teaching assistant to work with a class, providing appropriate one-to-one support for an individual pupil (including SEN pupils), or support for a small group of pupils of any ability and in any curriculum area.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
39 weeks per academic year (term time). Monday to Friday - daily working hours to be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 30.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
26 Jun 2023
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Date posted
08 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000142245
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Positions
2 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
If you have a passion for teaching then this is an ideal position for you to start an inspiring career in education. Sutton at Hone school offer an excellent programme to support apprentices who want to be TA's. This is a small and friendly school in a lovely area, they have a Good rating on Ofsted and you can help them achieve outstanding.
Main Duties:
- Implement structured learning activities/teaching programmes and support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher, providing feedback to pupils in relation to their progress and achievement for pupils to realise their full potential.
- Manage classroom activities safely ensuring that the physical learning space and the resources in it are conducive to pupil learning.
- Be able to use a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour and understand individual behavioural needs to ensure pupils’ learning needs are met.
- Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy.
- Encourage pupils to take full responsibility for their own behaviour to maintain required standards of discipline and pupils’ wellbeing, health, and safety.
- Be familiar with and comply with a full range of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, and confidentiality reporting all concerns to an appropriate person to ensure pupils’ wellbeing.
- Provide clerical/admin support and undertake basic recording keeping in respect of pupil learning, behaviour management, child protection etc. as directed to support the class teacher deliver the specific learning programme set for each child.
- Undertake training and other learning activities and attend relevant meetings (within contracted hours) as required to ensure own continuing professional development.
- Provide support for the class teacher and colleagues in the manual handling and/or physical restraint of pupils to ensure pupils’ wellbeing, health and safety is maintained.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification.
- On the job training with the employer whilst working towards the apprenticeship standard.
- Regular work-based assessments/observations carried out by Kent Training & Apprenticeships Tutor Assessor, to determine competency and meet with awarding body standards.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Potential for full-time employment for the right candidate.
- Many employers retain apprentices in full/part-time positions.
- The qualifications you gain can also help you to get into higher education or other employment.
- Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills whilst earning a salary, inside some of Kent’s best companies.
- Once the apprenticeship has been achieved you will have the skills, abilities, and experience to update and enhance your CV, to make it attractive to potential employers.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
https://www.sutton-at-hone.kent.sch.uk/
Address
Sutton-at-Hone Church of England Primary School
Church Road
Sutton At Hone
DA4 9EX
Training
Training provider
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact
Kent Training and Apprenticeships Business Support Team
0800 731 4297
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This employer has requested all applicants to apply through Kent Training and Apprenticeships online application system – Therefore, to apply for this position, please click on the link below and follow the online instructions.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 22 Jun 2023