Teaching Assistant Apprentice St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
A fantastic opportunity to join this school as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice. You will work within the Learning Support Department in raising achievement of the students in the school, whilst supporting the teacher in the delivery of planned classes and pupils within lessons.
Closing date: 23 Jun 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£9,129.12
Final details of salaries/hours etc will be at the discretion and discussion with senior leadership and finance
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
Monday 8.15-3.15, Tuesday 8.15-3.15, Wednesday 8.15-4.00, Thursday 8.15-3.15, Friday 8.15-3.15
Total hours per week: 33.25
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
26 Jun 2023
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Date posted
29 Mar 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000146684
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Main duties to include;
- To provide agreed support to the teacher in the delivery of planned whole class learning activities.
- To work under the direct supervision of a teacher to carry out planned learning activities with small groups or individual pupils, providing feedback on their engagement in activities and their achievement of the desired learning objectives.
- To help prepare, monitor and maintain a safe and secure learning environment in line with the teacher’s lesson plans.
- To observe and feed back to the teacher on pupil performance and behaviour, taking action as appropriate in line with relevant school policies.
- To support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of pupils, including contributing ideas and suggestions to support planning, to meet their development needs.
- To support pupils to improve their literary and numeracy skills through focused learning activities
- To assist in providing cover for the school librarian, in particular supporting literacy and reading programmes.
- To utilise ICT resources to support pupils learning.
- Must be willing to participate in First Aid rota
OTHER:
- To carry out any other reasonable instructions which are given by the Line Manager.
- To perform other duties for the good of the school community as the Headteacher may from time to time determine
- Attend departmental and staff meetings/INSET
- To become familiar with the policies and procedures contained in the Staff Handbook.
- To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
- To promote a positive and professional image of the school.
- To promote and enforce the school’s Health & Safety Policy.
- To promote the school’s Equality Policy.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Teacher assistant level 3 standard apprenticeship
1-1 learning sessions in the workplace with assessor coach
Weekly off the job training
Functional skills if required
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The opportunity to get full time permanent employment and progress within the school.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C or 4) Essential
About the employer
Employer
St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall
https://www.st-thomasmore.walsall.sch.uk/about-our-school/
Address
Darlaston Lane
Willenhall
West Midlands
WV14 7BL
Training
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
Contact
Cally Sutherland
csutherland@walsallcollege.ac.uk
01922 657000
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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