Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Term Time

River Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2312-281S
• Posted:23/07/2024
• Pay:Apprentice wage
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:31/08/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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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

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard qualification
• 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

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

• Any (grade Pass)

Skills

• Good communicator
• 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
• Enthusiastic
• 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.

Information about the school

River is an inclusive school. Our children are valued as unique individuals; we celebrate diversity and respect children regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity or religion. We aim to sustain a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning community where each child can achieve success. The school is situated in a popular residential area, just outside the main town of Dover. The school is fully inclusive and attracts children from the local community. Parents and governors are very interested and supportive of the school and play an active part in all aspects of our continuing development. The school roll is approximately 420 with children organised into fourteen mixed ability classes. We also have a Specialist Resource Provision class for 12 children with speech and/or language impairments. These children spend much time each day in their mainstream class with their peers. We are fortunate to have a vibrant and energetic staff team who support each other fully, sharing ideas and best practice.

As a Federation we will offer you:

• Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
• An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
• A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
• A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
• A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
• Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
• A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
• A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.
• Regular staff room treats!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Head of School)
• Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
• Telephone: (01304) 822516
• Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk