Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and you will learn many practical skills and the knowledge required to succeed in this rewarding career.

Looe Primary provides a friendly and professional team.

Some of the skills required include:

• A warm, smiley nurturing approach that children will enjoy and which will enable them to feel special in your care.

• A resilient approach where nothing phases you – you will not be phased by some of the actions that the children will display and an
ability to deal with almost anything that a day can throw at you.

• A strong desire to enable children toIn return, you can expect to receive high quality support and training, in a school that is well
respected in its community and in a setting that provides wonderful sea views and in a great community.

Becoming an apprentice can be a daunting decision to make, so if you would like a tour of the school and to meet the team, get in touch and we will provide a warm welcome.

Training:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation:

PLYMOUTH ARGYLE FOOTBALL IN THE COMMUNITY TRUST

Your training course:

Teaching assistant Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan:

On our 15 month Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard, you will work towards the following: Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge Functional Skills in maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) 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.

Training will take place one day a month at Home Park.

Apprenticeship standard:

Teaching Assistant

Training provider:

Plymouth Argyle Community Trust Home Park, Outland Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DQ

Training Outcome:
There maybe the opportunity to apply for a full-time role after the Apprenticeship has finished.

Employer Description:
Based in Looe Cornwall, Looe Primary Academy is a member of Bridge Schools Trust. Looe joined the Trust in 2014 following conversion to academy status the same year. Looe Primary is a larger than average primary in Cornwall, with approximately 240 pupils on roll. Our school motto is, ‘Creating Lifelong Learners’ and we pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive ethos; our team of staff work incredibly hard to ensure that every child achieves the highest standards possible during their time with us. Our school sits in wonderful surroundings with full views of the sea and the environment in which we live plays a large role in our aim to deliver a happy and vibrant school that provides a wealth of opportunities for children to create, explore, invent and extend their learning. We are committed to providing the highest standard of teaching and learning and we achieve this through a rich and broad wider and connected curriculum that provides a combination of challenge, support, encouragement and praise to ensure that all pupils fulfil their potential.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday: 8.30am – 3.15pm. To be discussed at interview.

Skills:
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