Apprentice Teaching Assistant Mountjoy School

Dorset Council UK; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 8,300 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountjoy School is seeking an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. This role is ideal for someone starting a career in education, helping pupils with SEND. Attractive if you have experience with learners who have additional needs and a grasp of child development.

Training begins through Weymouth College, with most learning online or on the job. Hours are term-time only: 31 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with fixed daily start times.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Qualification in English/literacy and maths/numeracy at Level 2 or equivalent.
• Learning via apprenticeship with Weymouth College and online/on-the-job training.

Skills

SEND experience

Education

Level 2 English & Maths (GCSE C/4)

Job description

Mountjoy School are seeking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant.

This is the ideal first position for someone who wants a career in education, working with pupils with SEND.

This would be an advantage if applicants had experience of supporting young people who present with additional needs and have an understanding of child / learning development.

Applicants will ideally have achieved a qualification in English/literacy and mathematics/numeracy, equivalent to at least Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework. (e.g. GCSE grade C or 4) If you do not have these qualifications, they can be worked towards as part of the apprenticeship.

The learning aspect of the apprenticeship will take place in conjunction with Weymouth College, but the majority of the learning is online or on the job.

Working Hours Are As Follows

• Monday 8.55am to 4.45pm
• Tuesday to Thursday 8.55am to 3.45pm
• Friday 8.55am to 3.35pm

This job is Term Time Only for 31.00 hours per week and 39 weeks per year.

If you would like to visit the school, you would be very welcome.

Please contact Vicky Reed via email in the first instance, [e-mail]