Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)

Leigh Academies Trust; Alkerden; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Alkerden is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to support teachers and promote positive behaviour in primary classes. This apprenticeship offers a starting salary of £14,122 per annum, with opportunities for further training and development. Ideal for individuals passionate about helping children, this role provides valuable experience in a collaborative and professional environment.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP Service

Continuing Professional Development

Qualifications

• GCSEs A* - C in Maths and English are desirable.
• Ability to support teachers in delivering academic excellence.
• Capable of promoting positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver academic excellence.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour among students.
• Manage situations affecting other students' progress.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Positive behaviour management

Education

GCSEs A* - C in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Role

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our classes in our highly successful academy that opened in 2017. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children within a primary setting.

What does the role involve?

The main aim of this role is to support our teachers to deliver academic excellence, day in, day out, with professionalism and enthusiasm. Each and every member of staff, regardless of their position or seniority, is expected to participate in the overall running of the school and to act as a positive role model for our students. In and out of the classroom you will encourage and promote positive behaviour and effectively manage any situation that threatens to impact on the progress of other students.

Apprenticeship Summary

• Annual wage: Actual salary £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent)
• Working weeks: Monday - Friday, Term Time + 1 week inset
• Total hours per week: 37.5 (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship) - start and finish times to be agreed
• Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)
• Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
• Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
• Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)

Future prospects

This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career within the wider business. We endeavour to offer further employment following successful performance and completion of the Level 3 course with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. We offer in-house Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced and efficient team – you’ll be learning from the very best!

Additional information

This is a fixed-term position, working 37.5 hours per week, term time + 1 week of inset and offers an actual salary of £14,122 per annum (£16,200 full-time equivalent).