Teaching Assistant (Apprentice)

Leigh Academies Trust; Ebbsfleet; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free virtual GP service

Progression opportunities

LAT benefits

Collaborative MAT network

Job summary

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard is offering an apprenticeship Teaching Assistant position to support EYFS cohorts. The role is based in Ebbsfleet Garden City and follows a 37.5-hour week during term time plus 1 inset week.

The apprenticeship lasts 18 months with EPA, Level 3, and is ideal for individuals passionate about working with young children. GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable, with progression opportunities within the MAT.

Qualifications

• GCSEs A* - C in Maths and English (desirable).
• Apprenticeship Level 3 credential required or pursued.
• Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard is applicable.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS teachers to deliver learning in a primary setting.
• Assist with day-to-day classroom activities and behavior management.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in academy-wide running of school duties and CPD.

Education

GCSEs A*-C, Maths and English (desirable)

Apprenticeship Level 3

Early Years Educator (Apprenticeship standard)

Job description

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

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard has a fantastic opportunity to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join and support our EYFS 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. Please note, this role is based within our preschool.

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 £14,968.87 per annum ( £17,171 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) - 8:30am - 4:30pm

Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)

Anticipated start date: As soon as possible

Apprenticeship level: Level 3

Apprenticeship standard: Early Years Educator

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!

Working with us at Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard opened in September 2017, it has since grown to full capacity with children up to Year 6 as of September 2021. The academy is located in Ebbsfleet Garden City and features new facilities, including a nursery and a center for children with speech, communication, and language needs.

The academy's core mission is to inspire children, deliver an inclusive education, create a safe and happy environment, and ensure all students feel valued. It focuses on challenging learning experiences to build resilient students and maintains a consistent approach to behavior, safeguarding, and pastoral support.

Leigh Academy Cherry Orchard received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in its November 2021 inspection, achieving the highest mark in all five areas: Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years Provision.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.
We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.