Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Shield Row Primary School is one of seven schools which forms part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. We are looking for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join us for a period of up to 18 months. The role is based in Shield Row Primary School and offered at 32.5 hours per week and on a term-time basis. Within your apprenticeship you may be required to work different year groups, supporting teaching & learning in a variety of ways, including group work and one to one support, with the aim that all pupils can access our curriculum. The apprenticeship will commence once conditional offer checks are completed.

As an apprentice you will develop skills, knowledge and experience of working within Education and you will also develop:

• An understanding of current statutory guidance including ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ Part 1, Safeguarding policies, prevent strategy
• Recognise different stages of child development through school e.g. transition between key stages and year groups
• Support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning.

Employee benefits include: -

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Training

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard and will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Teaching Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship standard, which includes:

• Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours
• Teaching Assistant L3 Apprenticeship Standar
• Functional skills in maths and English if required

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

After the apprenticeship

Skills that you can apply to a role in schools, as a qualified Teaching Assistant.

Things to consider

Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.