Apprentice Teaching Assistant based at Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich

To support staff members with daily routines in Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2 Undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. cleaning of equipment/setting up of activities To contribute to observations of children’s learning and offer points for planning Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers Planning and organising activities for children and supporting teachers in the completion of assessments and other pupil records To support and promote diversity and equality, working with all age groups To understand and observe the rules of confidentiality To learn the skills of a Teaching Assistant, working practically as part of the team Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and taking responsibility for getting things done To learn, understand and implement the policies and procedures within the school To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children Ensure you work as part of a team towards a common goal to share ideas and feedback

Training:
At the end, you will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive regular visits from a college assessor

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a fixed term contract and at the end, you will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. However, the skills, knowledge and experience gained in this apprenticeship will allow you to gain future opportunities in the sector.

Employer Description:

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council’s apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell’s Values and Behaviours on the council’s webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm. This is NOT a term time role, so you must be prepared to work when the school is also closed to students.

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,Physical fitness,Safeguarding,Empathy,Data Protection,Flexibility,Professionalism,Reliability