Apprentice Teaching Assistant Teaching/Child Support - Full-time

Marden Primary Academy, Tonbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2183-83S
• Posted:14/07/2020
• Pay:minimum £4.15 per hour
• Start Date:September 2020
• App Close Date:04/08/2020 at 12:00
• Interviews:Friday 7th August

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Marden Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to join their committed, enthusiastic Key Stage 1 team from September 2020. The successful candidates will undertake a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship. Whether you are a school leaver or more experienced Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant, this programme will offer you the chance to develop your skills and get ahead in your career.

The successful candidate would work 30 hours a week, with most of their time attached to a class. In addition, they would be trained to deliver interventions across the key stage.

The school will offer a rich development opportunity for the successful candidate. Your ideas, opinions and contribution will be valued and you will be encouraged to use your many talents to the full. 

The successful candidate will be a good role model for their pupils, acting with honesty and integrity at all times. You will take part in team meetings and contribute to planning and supporting class activities. You’ll promote Fundamental British Values through spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and positive behaviours, and above all else you are crucial in contributing to improved pupil progress and development. 

This role is offered as an 18-month apprenticeship contract and our successful candidates will work towards a nationally-recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, delivered by Leigh Academies Trust Apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship Summary
Working weeks: Monday - Friday during Term Time
Total hours per week (on average): 30 hours per week (including the 20% training element of the Apprenticeship Programme) 
Apprenticeship duration: 18 months
Programme delivery type: All modules are delivered as a combination of online learning which can be completed at your place of work, classroom sessions and contrasting work placements in schools
Start date: September 2020
Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
Positions available: 1
Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English

Future prospects: This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising career. We will endeavour to offer further employment following successful completion of the Level 3 course, with future opportunities to extend your training with a higher level apprenticeship programme. You’ll receive Continuing Professional Development and you’ll be part of a highly experienced student support team – you’ll be learning from the very best!

Essential skills:

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with outstanding attention to detail
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative
• Computer literacy in usual office applications
• A genuine passion to work with children
• Committed and enthusiastic
• Excellent attendance and time-keeping

Whilst we would normally encourage visits to the school, we would welcome telephone enquiries and look forward to talking to you!

Information about the school

Welcome to Marden Primary Academy, a thriving and growing community based school which is at the heart of the village community.

We pride ourselves on delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, enriched through our after school clubs and co-curricular activities which are made accessible to all. As an IB World School, our curriculum provision is enhanced further through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). It is an aspirational high quality inquiry-led learning framework, where the National Curriculum is delivered through in-context experiences. Through the PYP, children are encouraged to be risk-takers, life-long learners and global citizens.

At Marden, we believe that every child deserves the right to a nurturing and caring community, where children feel safe and inspired to learn. We have a shared vision that is ambitious and promotes high expectations for all. Collectively challenging ourselves and one another, showing both support and resilience to continuously improve and achieve, in learning and in life is part of our daily practice.

We are beneficiaries of having such supportive and caring parents and carers, who share our vision of delivering ambitious, inclusive outcomes for our children and are undoubtedly our most important partners in ensuring we achieve such a high quality of education. Also integral to our successes, is the drive and support of Leigh Academies Trust. Belonging to a Trust means we are part of a hub of innovative educational providers with access to a wealth of information and practices rooted in current thinking and research.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Hannah Penning
• Address:Goudhurst Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 9JX
• Telephone: (01622) 831393
• Email: office@mardenprimaryacademy.org.uk

Fax: (01622) 832058

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• LAT Apprenticeships