Apprentice Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Dover; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice who is passionate about inspiring young minds. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced educators. You will be involved in supporting children's learning, promoting positive behavior, and adapting your approach to meet diverse needs. With a focus on professional development, this apprenticeship provides the chance to earn a recognized qualification and potentially secure employment upon completion. If you have a nurturing spirit and a commitment to education, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4 or predicted).
• Ability to adapt support to meet children's needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in their learning and development.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and preparation.

Skills

IT literacy

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Professionalism

Confidentiality

Encouraging attitude

Nurturing and patience

Openness to new ideas

Positive behavior promotion

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Any other qualification

Job description

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Are you looking to start a rewarding career as a Teaching Assistant? Do you love to inspire and motivate children and young people? River Primary School is looking to offer a hard-working and committed candidate with a genuine interest in teaching and learning, the opportunity to join their team as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice.

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

• English and maths - Functional skills at Level 2 (if required)
• Preparation for End Point Assessment
• Work-based and tutor-supported online training
• Further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

GCSE in:

• English and maths (or predicted grades) (grade 4)
• Any (grade Pass)

Skills

• IT literate
• Able to work in a team
• Able to work alone if needed
• Willing to learn
• Professional and respectful
• Confidentiality
• Encouraging
• Nurturing and patient
• Open to new ideas
• Positive
• Exemplify positive behaviour
• Promote positive behaviour

Other requirements

We will be selecting and interviewing candidates who meet the role criteria as they apply and will recruit after a successful interview which may be before the closing date. Some supervision of children will be outside which can be cold and wet. Time with teacher can be difficult to achieve during school day so some work outside normal hours expected (checking emails and understanding plans). Children come from a variety of backgrounds and can have many challenges they are facing. Being able to adapt support to meet the child’s need is essential. You will be responsible for your travel expenses to and from your place of work. Therefore, you must have the means to get to your place of work on a daily basis. The working week is 8.45am to 3:15 pm with a half hour lunch break during this time you will receive in house training whilst working and this training, together with the additional paid hours each week (4) will form the 20% off the job training.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for employment after training is successfully completed.

Qualifications gained can help to achieve placement at higher education or other employment.

Being an apprentice gives you the opportunity to gain a recognised qualification and develop professional skills whilst earning a salary.