Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant (Level 3)
Isle of Portland

We are seeking enthusiastic, caring and committed individuals to join our dedicated team as Apprentice Teaching Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in education within a nurturing and supportive environment. You will work closely with experienced teachers to support pupils’ learning and development, while undertaking a recognised Teaching Assistant qualification.

About the Role
As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will be working with secondary aged children, supporting their learning on a 1:1 and small group basis. You will be inspiring student’s academic and personal growth and encourage positive relationships and behaviours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students aged 11-16, both 1:1 and in small groups.
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson preparation and time management.
• Encouraging students' academic and personal growth.
• Providing support for students’ physical, social, and emotional well-being.
• Promoting a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Positions Available: 1
Hourly Wage: £7.55
Duration: 16 months
Working Hours: 8:30-15:30 (Monday to Friday)
Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

This position will rise to National Minimum Wage after the first year, in accordance with apprenticeship guidelines.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for working with children and supporting their development
• Good literacy and numeracy skills, including English and maths GCSEs at grades A-C (4-9) or equivalent
• Confidence in using IT to support learning
• A positive, approachable and patient manner
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers
• A team player who is flexible, reliable and reflective
• Commitment to the values and ethos of the school
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback

Desirable:

• Experience working with children in any capacity
• Understanding of child development and strategies to support behaviour
• Awareness of safeguarding and child protection principles

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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