Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Do you love the idea of working with children? Are you passionate about learning? Could you make a difference to the lives of children in a school setting? This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, keen apprentice to join and train with the friendly and supportive team at Nansen Primary School.

Day-to-day duties may involve:

• To provide a stimulating and happy environment where children can grow and learn

• To actively encourage children’s learning and progress in all areas of the curriculum

• To work in partnership with the parents

• To know and adhere to the settings operational and safety policies and procedures

• To assist the teacher with the short, medium and long term planning of the national curriculum.

• To participate in continuous professional development and training as required

• To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential

• To assist with the daily setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

• Confident in building and maintaining relationships with young children

• Works well with other people

• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set

• Able to work using own initiative

• Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form

• Well organised

• Able to use ICT – word processing, emails, internet

• Aware of Safeguarding when working with young people

• Basic knowledge of First Aid if possible

• Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Benefits Provided by Employer:

• Term time only

Future Prospect: Potential permanent position within the school, following a successful apprenticeship.

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

• Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary.

• Access to TOTUM student discount.

• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling.

Training to be provided: Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period.

• Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).

Working Week and Hours: Monday – Friday 8.25- 3.25, Wednesday 8.25-4.35 (Term-time only)

Salary: National Minimum Wage for age

Address: 104 Naseby Road, Alum Rock, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 3HG  

Website: Nansen Primary School - Home

Start date: ASAP