Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic teaching assistant apprentice to work across the school and assist the teachers in class.

Main duties for this role will include:

Assisting with day-to-day tasks as directed Delivering intervention programmes for individual children or small groups Setting up and clearing away any activities, including snacks planned for the children

The successful candidate will also:

Be able to show initiative Have an understanding of safeguarding and be willing to undertake a DBS enhanced disclosure check Maintain positive relationships with children and parents at all times Have a willingness to learn Demonstrate the ability to develop exemplary professional, creative and personal qualities expected of teaching assistants including punctuality and reliability Have the ability to maintain confidentiality

Training:

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

There will also be support given if the successful candidate wanted to progress onto university or gain a full time T.A. role after completing the apprenticeship.

Employer Description:
Leigham Primary School is a community school that welcomes the involvement of parents and friends in its activities. We aim to provide pupils with a safe, caring environment in which they can learn and develop purposefully. Our aim is for them to grow into independent, caring, thinking people.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, exact hours to be confirmed at interview stage, between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Total hours per week: 32.50

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,Patience,Physical fitness