Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Woodlands; Salters Cross; On-site; GBP 14,000 - GBP 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable academy in Salters Cross is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Apprentice) to support classroom activities. This role requires a passion for education and the ability to assist teachers effectively. The position offers a salary of £14,122 annually, with opportunities for career progression and further training following successful completion of the apprenticeship. Candidates should have GCSEs A* - C, ideally in Maths and English, and will work term-time plus one inset week.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service

Collaborative MAT network

Additional LAT benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for helping children in a primary setting.
• Ability to support teachers in delivering academic excellence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to promote positive behavior.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to deliver high-quality teaching.
• Encourage positive behavior and manage classroom dynamics.
• Participate in overall school operations as a role model.

Education

GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English

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 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.

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 £14,122 per annum (£16,200 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) - start and finish times to be agreed
• Apprenticeship duration: 18 months + EPA (end point assessment)
• Anticipated start date: As soon as possible
• Apprenticeship level: Level 3
• Apprenticeship standard: Teaching Assistant
• Essential entry qualifications: GCSEs A* - C, Maths and English (desirable)

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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!