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LMP Group; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization offers a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at a primary school in London. This role involves supporting the learning and development of young pupils, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Passionate about early education.
• Eager to develop skills in a supportive environment.
• Ability to work with individual pupils or small groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up the learning environment each day.
• Support children’s individual needs and reinforce learning.
• Provide nurturing, inclusive support to the whole class.

Skills

Understanding safeguarding risks

Engaging demeanour with children

Understanding health and safety risks

Support access to learning

Preparation of learning tasks

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Holy Ghost RC Primary School

We are currently offering a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship opportunity within our Early Years team. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the learning and development of our youngest pupils.As part of the Early Years team, the apprentice will assist with setting up the learning environment each day, both indoors and outdoors. They will support children’s individual needs, work with small groups to reinforce learning, and provide nurturing, inclusive support to the whole class.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early education and eager to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging school setting.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour,Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:45 pm with a 45-minute break
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location: Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School, Nightingale Square, Balham, London, Wandsworth, SW12 8QJ

What you’ll do at work:

• Understanding safeguarding risks for all children.
• Engaging demeanour with children.
• Understanding of health and safety risks when working with children both indoors and outdoors.
• To be responsible, under the direction or instruction of the teacher or line manager, to work with individual pupils or to work with small groups to supervise the physical and general care of pupils, including those with SEN.
• To support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
• To assist the class teachers with the preparation of tasks that enhance the learning for such pupils.
• To assist class teachers in maintaining, setting out and tidying away learning resources for these pupils.
  

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification.

Each apprentice will have their own dedicated tutor who will conduct monthly remote tutorials and reviews, providing continuous support throughout the apprenticeship program. Depending on the apprentice’s needs, the frequency of these sessions may vary.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

About the Host Employer:

We are a one-form entry Catholic primary school located in the heart of Balham, with 193 pupils currently on roll. Our school is known for its close-knit, community atmosphere, where children are well-mannered and behaviour issues are minimal.

We pride ourselves on high levels of attainment and attendance, supported by a dedicated staff team and a proactive governing body. Continuous professional development (CPD) is a central focus of our work each year, ensuring that all staff remain current with best practices and educational developments.

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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