Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse and inclusive school located at the heart of Plympton. We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed Teaching Assistant apprentice. You will assist in getting the classroom ready for lessons. The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning.
Closing date: 10 Oct 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
Monday to Friday ,working between 8.00am - 4.30pm, exact hours to be discussed at interview.
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
20 Oct 2023
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Date posted
25 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000168044
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
Yealmpstone Farm Primary is a vibrant, friendly, widely diverse and inclusive school located in Plympton.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed Teaching Assistant apprentice to join our team working across the school. The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient, friendly and outgoing. They will have a passion for supporting young children’s learning and development and enjoy working as part of a team.
You Should:
- Assist in getting the classroom ready for lessons and clearing away afterwards so as to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Assisting teachers in preparing the lesson materials and school equipment.
- Recording and reporting a pupil’s progress to the teacher.
- Helping pupils stay focused during class hours.
- Supervising group activities, sports events and school outings.
- Helping teachers manage student behaviour.
- Looking after children who are unwell or upset.
- Providing a healthy and safe learning environment for children.
- Be able to display effective communication skills with both children and adults.
- Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, adaptable and open to new ideas and practices.
- Be a fast and highly flexible thinker, being able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
- An interest in SEND pupils and pupil wellbeing would be advantageous.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
On our 15 -18 month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following:
- Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- There may be the potential for employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 4-9(A*-C)) Essential
About the employer
Employer
Yealmpstone Farm Primary School
https://www.yfps.net/yealmpstone-farm-primary-school/
Address
Ballard House
West Hoe Road
Plymouth
PL1 3BJ
Training
Training provider
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Contact
Tim Scott-Lloyd
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
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