Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Cordwalles Junior School; England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local junior school in the UK seeks a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprentice to support classroom activities and promote children's well-being. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in a nurturing environment, focusing on essential skills for engaging with children and enhancing educational outcomes. Ideal candidates should have a minimum GCSE in Maths or English. The position includes a flexible training model and various professional development opportunities. Salary starts at £14,171.65, with benefits included.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children to reach their potential.
• Interest in developing skills through an apprenticeship.
• Ability to engage with children in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom teachers in engaging with children.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment for pupils.
• Participate in the apprenticeship training model.

Skills

Change Management

Airport Security

Bid Management

Biomedical

Arbitration

Education

GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C minimum in Maths and/or English

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential and interested in developing your skills through an apprenticeship

GLF Schools are pleased to be working in partnership with LMP Education to offer a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with optional Sports Pathway based at Cordwalles Junior School.

Your opportunity

This Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship is designed to enhance your skills in supporting classroom teachers and engaging with children. The course promotes self-belief social inclusion and high self-esteem and plays an integral part in pupils well-being; ensuring pupils thrive in a positive nurturing safe environment. The course plays an active role in supporting the learner to access the curriculum. The Sports Pathway option offers a specialised route for those who are interested in physical education in education.

The Details

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with optional Sports Pathway.
• Applicants should hold a GCSE (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C minimum in Maths and/or English. If you do not hold one of these qualifications we may be able to support you in completing your Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths or English alongside the apprenticeship programme.
• Duration of the programme is typically 16 months however this will be longer if you are a part-time worker.
• The training is a blended delivery model which occurs on the job during working hours. You will be provided with a mentor to support you during your apprenticeship.
• The apprenticeship training costs will be covered by the GLF Apprenticeship levy fund

About Cordwalles Junior School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Cordwalles Junior School our cluster includes the following other schools: Springfield Primary School Hammond Junior School Lightwater Village School Pine Ridge Infant School & Lorraine Infant School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect Inclusivity Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows all our colleagues to Grow Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Year 1 is 14171.65. After completing your first year this increases to 18770.40 for 1820-year-olds and 22918.66 for those aged 21 and over.

Hours: 33.5hrs Monday - 8.30am to 4.30pm and Tuesday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Closing Date:Wednesday 28th January at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBA

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Key Skills

• Change Management
• Airport Security
• Bid Management
• Biomedical
• Arbitration

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1