Teaching Assistant Apprentice at Benenden C Of E Primary School Benenden C Of E Primary School

We are looking for a teaching assistant apprentice to support the teacher to enable every child to learn and develop within the school setting. The apprentice will be supporting the children in a class with their learning, either as groups, on a 1:1 basis with a child as directed by the class teacher.

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Closing date: 29 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,236.80

    Please note that your initial hourly rate will be £5.28 per hour. As this is a term time only position, you will receive a pro-rata amount of the advertised annual salary.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    30 hours per week term time only 8:45am 15:45pm. Monday to Friday

    Total hours per week: 30.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    09 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    12 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000182316

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The apprentice will be supporting the children in a class with their learning, either as groups, on a 1:1 basis with a child as directed by the class teacher.

The key responsibilities will be to:

  • Support the children with their learning, focusing particularly on their reading, writing and maths.
  • Listen to children read, reading to them or telling them stories.
  • Help children who need extra support to complete tasks.
  • To motivate and encourage children and model positive behaviour.
  • Help with class activities including trips and whole school events.
  • To support a child with their personal development.
  • Looking after children who are upset or have had accidents.
  • Clearing away materials and equipment after lessons.
  • Taking part in training where appropriate.

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

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard:
  • English and maths functional skills at level 2 if required
  • Preparation for End Point Assessment
  • Work based and tutor supported online training
  • https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-1 

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There may be an opportunity to become a TA within the federation, subject to vacancies.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Creative, Patience, Able to relate to children, Able to engage children, Have a professional manner, Have a 'can do' attitude, Able to use initiative, Have a sense of humour

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 9-4 or A* to C (or predicted)) Essential

Things to consider

Each day will be different. There will be times where you are working with children outside, in the woods or standing up in the classroom.

About the employer

Our school community works closely together to provide an excellent education, based on Christian principles. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to the needs of our children. We also offer a wide range of lunch time and after school clubs and regular educational visits to enhance children’s learning. Staff and parents work together to foster a love and enthusiasm for learning and to ensure that children feel safe and happy at school as well as making good progress.

Employer

Benenden C Of E Primary School

Address

Rolvenden Road

Benenden

Cranbrook

TN17 4EH

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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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