Apprentice Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term

Upton Junior School, Broadstairs

• Ref:KCC886-2523-130S
• Posted:22/05/2019
• Pay:Apprenticeship Pay Scheme
• Start Date:September 2019
• App Close Date:20/06/2019 at 12:00
• Interviews:June 2019

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Upton Junior School is offering two exciting Apprenticeships in Supporting Teaching and Learning.  By the end of the apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified and experienced Teaching Assistant!

The ideal candidate will be a positive and enthusiastic person who loves working with children and helping our pupils to strive for their best.

Your numeracy and literacy will be of a high enough standard to improve standards. You will be able to communicate effectively with children and adults, have a flexible attitude, good sense of humour and be friendly and approachable.

The ideal candidate will have….

• An interest in and experience of working with children and/or young people.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a range of people and take initiative.
• A good standard of English and maths (FS Level 2 or above) or willingness to work towards.
• Ability to relate well to children, young people and adults
• Confident to work with groups of children and individuals
• Self motivated to learn, organise self study and apply their learning to the workplace.
• Willing to work as a team
• Willing to reflect and evaluate their own practice.
• Willing to undergo a compulsory DBS check for suitability for working with children and young people

Above all you need to like children, to want the very best for them and be prepared to put their needs first: children will be at the heart of your work. You must be able to demonstrate that you understand the importance of educating the whole child within a creative and innovative school setting.

This role is fixed term for 18 months, term time only for 30 hours per week.  The hourly rate for apprentices is £3.90 per hour (approximately £5031 per annum).

If you are interested in this position, please click the 'apply now' link which will redirect you to the 'Find an Apprenticeship' website where you can apply for this fantastic opportunity.

Upton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

The Viking Academy Trust is a primary only, Multi-Academy Trust consisting of three inspirational schools: Upton Junior School, Chilton Primary School and Ramsgate Arts Primary School.

Our One Childhood One Chance philosophy resonates throughout everything we do at the Viking Academy Trust.

The Viking Academy Trust has a dedicated staff team determined in their efforts to ensure all pupils receive a first class educational experience. We combine a broad, challenging, high-quality education with excellent pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunity.

Our aim is to educate our pupils in the broadest sense, offering a firm foundation for life, a challenging but safe environment and a strong community spirit.

Our pupils; staff, parents and governors are proud of their schools - come and see why!

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Lisa Blatchford
• Address:Upton Junior School, Edge End Road, Broadstairs, Kent, CT10 2AH
• Telephone: 01843 861393
• Email: coo@vikingacademytrust.com

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Viking Staff Code of Conduct
• VAT Safer Recruitment Policy Statement
• VAT Apprentice Teaching Assistant Job Description