Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Widewell Primary School
Widewell Primary School is looking to appoint a passionate, highly motivated, and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant's to join our outstanding team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Argyle Community Trust. Duties include supervising and supporting pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£8,236.80
£5.28 per hour / Actual Annual Salary: £7100 pro rata.
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
6 hours per day Monday to Friday 30 minutes unpaid lunch Shifts TBC.
Total hours per week: 30
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
04 Jan 2024
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Date posted
15 Nov 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000212056
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
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 outstanding member of our school community.
- 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 difference 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.
The training you will be getting
Teaching assistant Level 3 (A level)
Training at Plymouth Argyle once a month.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
There may be the potential for full time 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
Widewell Primary School
https://widewellprimary.eschools.co.uk/website
Address
Widewell Primary
Lulworth Drive
Plymouth
PL6 7ER
Training
Training provider
PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
TIm Lloyd
Apprenticeship standard
Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
Employer's Application Instructions
Please complete the application on the link above to apply for this role. Any issues please email me on tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 30 Nov 2023