Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Special Needs) Palmerston School

The position offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to be part of our team whilst studying for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice Standard. We offer apprentices placements in different class groups during the course of the programme. Apprentices attend school based and external training to enhance their studies. You will work with students as part of a professional team that supports the learning and personal care needs of our pupils and work with students within a well-resourced school for example, sensory rooms, swimming pool and many other facilities for students to develop and learn.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £8,785.92

    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

    32 hours per week in school term time plus additional training days within the school holidays that will be delivered by North West Community Services; shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 32.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    02 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Sep 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000198477

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • This apprenticeship offers an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity to work with and develop students with special educational needs whilst studying for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprentice standard
  • Work with students as part of a professional team that
    supports the learning and personal care needs of our pupils
  • You will have the opportunity to work with students within a well- resourced school for example, sensory rooms, swimming pool and many other facilities for students to develop and learn

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

  • Teaching Assistant Level 3 (Standard)
    Training will be delivered by North West Community Services via thier remote training platforms as well as attendance to their centre  based in the Huyton area of Liverpool (block release) 
  • Community Services Training Officer
  • Apprentices will be supported by a designated North West Community Services Training Officer
  • Delivery of the qualification will take place during half term breaks

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • To secure full time employment within the school
  • Physiotherapist
  • Access to higher education
  • SENCO

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, Physical fitness, Kindness

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English/maths (Grade 4 and below / C and above) Desired

Things to consider

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for apprentices who genuinely have a desire and passion to work in an outstanding special school.

About the employer

Palmerston is an outstanding school that provides high quality education for pupils aged 11-19 with cognition and learning needs including severe learning difficulties.

Employer

Palmerston School

Address

Minehead Road

Aigburth

L17 6AU

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Training

Training provider

NORTH WEST COMMUNITY SERVICES TRAINING LTD

Contact

Karen Luxon

karen-luxon@nwcsltd.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

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