Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

About the employer:

Brookhurst Primary School is a popular forward looking school, offering children a stimulating learning experience. The school is well equipped and benefits from extensive, creatively developed grounds.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Overview of role:

At Brookhurst Primary School we are looking for enthusiastic, caring and cooperative addition to our Teaching Assistant Team (TA2). At Brookhurst Primary School our mission is to instil a lifelong love of learning, resilience, respect and sense of emotional safety in all the children in our care. We are looking for someone with a willingness to learn to come and join our amazing and dedicated team.

The hours of work will be 35 hours per week, 8.30am – 4pm Monday - Friday term time (including INSET days) with a half an hour lunch break. At lunchtime you would then join our team of lunchtime supervisors to assist in the supervision of the children within the dining hall or on the playground.

Key details:

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm
• Hours: 35 hours
• Term-time only (38 weeks per year)
• Wage: £6.40 per hour
• Location: Ullswater Avenue, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 6NH

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
• Duration of course: 16 months
• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated in top 10 of UK providers)
• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work
• Supporting pupils self-esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• Provide learning support to children with significant care needs
• Encourage and promote inclusion in the classroom, ensuring all pupils feel involved with tasks and activities
• Undertake support activities for the teacher as required, e.g., photocopying, preparation of materials, mounting displays
• Assist in maintaining class records and contribute to reports on pupil progress and development as directed
• Assist in facilitating school events, e.g., school plays, events
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and parents or carers

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Caring
• Willing to learn

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

• Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: £9,984.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Why do you want to become a Teaching Assistant apprentice?
• Do you have Grade 4/C or above in English and maths, or the Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent?

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 28/05/2024