Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Date Posted: 30/06/2023

Closing Date: 12/07/2023

Salary: NJC Point 2 (£20,441 FTE - £10.60 per hour) Salary quoted is the full time equivalent, part-time posts will be paid pro rata

Job Type: Permanent

Vacancy Type: Support Staff

Hours Per Week: 8.45am - 3.15pm, 38 weeks per year

Start Date: 01/09/2023

Application Details:

We are looking to employ an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with children, initially in Early Years. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and can demonstrate a calm and nurturing manner to encourage a growth mind set enabling all our children to achieve their full potential, both socially and academically. Full training provided and all candidates must have GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English grades 4-9 (C to A*).

Within the role you will be expected to:

Support a child/children within the class, individually or in small groups following the National Curriculum
Work alongside the class teacher adjusting learning in order to meet the individual needs of the child/children
Support the child/children with the development of social skills
Liaise with parents in line with school policy
Support the child/children during the lunchtime period
Be committed and motivated

The hours of work will be 08:45 – 15:15 Monday to Friday, with 30 minutes lunch break

Interviews will be held week commencing 17th July 2023

Whitehills Primary School is a two-form entry school, with a welcoming ethos which is recognised by all who visit our setting. The staff, parents and governors work collaboratively to ensure our pupils and families have the best outcomes during their learning journey with us. Through our creative curriculum and stimulating learning environment, children have many different opportunities to develop into independent thinkers and lifelong learners. Central to our ethos are our core values of respect, responsibility and hard work which all staff members within our school are expected to uphold.

All appointments are subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy and an enhanced DBS will be carried out. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this vision.

As part of Keeping Children Safe in Education, we may complete online searches as part of our due diligence when short-listing candidates.

Apprentice Teaching Assistant – Job Description