Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Knowle Primary School

Knowle Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Argyle Community Trust. In this role you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of a Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community.

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Closing date: 02 Oct 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,324.00

    Pro rata wage £8,875

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, working between 08:00am and 04:00pm. Hours may change slightly to assist with after school clubs and lunchtime duties. Times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    15 Months

  • Possible start date

    20 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000171179

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties for this role will include:

  • Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
  • Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
  • Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
  • Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
  • Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
  • Encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
  • Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of children’s work
  • Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
  • Undertake pupil record keeping as requested
  • Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
  • Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
    Provide clerical/admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money, etc
  • Support and educate children on all elements of the school curriculum
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  • Be aware of and support differences and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
  • Appreciate and support the role of other professionals
  • Attend relevant meetings as required
  • Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times including before and after school and at lunchtimes
  • Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
  • Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
  • Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
  • 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

Training days will be once a month at Plymouth Argyle.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, for the right candidate

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, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

General requirements for this role include: Adaptable, imaginative, creative and flexible in approach to the work. To support with the running of breakfast club, morning club and the walking bus. Self-motivating and the ability to identify your own training needs and a willingness to attend relevant training courses or other training.

About the employer

We are a busy, but friendly, school with lots going on. Our mission statement is to create a happy, secure and stimulating learning environment in which all members of the school community can grow in self-esteem and develop their potential as human beings.

Employer

Knowle Primary School

Address

Knowle Primary School

Ringmore Way

Plymouth

PL5 3QG

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Training

Training provider

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Contact

Tim Scott-Lloyd

tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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