Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 4HYThis job expired on 1 November 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
18 November 2024
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £6.40 Hourly
Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 job summary
About our School
St Joseph’s is a one-form entry school for pupils aged 4 to 11 years. The Academy Trust Board, Staff and Parents form a committed and valuable community partnership where we all play an active part in our children’s education. We believe that through this, children not only develop academically, but grow as confident, independent individuals and so have the best grounding for life.
We are a caring school with a warm and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is valued and respected as part of God’s family. Our high expectations and high standards are combined with a sense of creativity, excellence and enjoyment, firmly underpinned by our steadfast belief that the Gospel Values of Jesus Christ are at the centre of everything we do. Each of our classes has a teacher supported by a teaching assistant, we also have a small sensory area with a team of support staff who work under the direction of our SENco. Our school is well respected within our Parish and community and we are part of a group of Catholic schools within the Blessed Peter Snow Catholic Academy Trust.
About the post
This apprenticeship will help you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully support children across a school in their learning and personal development and wellbeing. Your training and work experience will be structured to help you meet the requirement of a Teaching Assistant Level 3 Certificate. We currently work in partnership with Halifax Opportunities Trust who will provide you with a tutor and coursework leading towards your qualification. Our school staff will also support you throughout your journey.
Contract details
You will be in school (term time only) for 30 hours a week and receive payment over 52 weeks in a year.
The expectation for completion of your coursework is that you will complete this out of classroom time and in the school holidays.
Qualifications
The candidate will ideally have Maths & English GCSE’s. However, if passes have not been achieved in either or both subjects the expectation is that you will achieve a Level 2 Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship (organised by Halifax Opportunities Trust).
Course Overview
A summary of the course delivery model is broken down over 9 topics:-
*The role of the Teaching Assistant *Teaching & Learning
*Safeguarding Children in Education *Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and British Values
*Positive Behaviour *Child Development
*Communication, Relationships and Teamwork *Literacy & Numeracy in Schools
*Keeping Children Safe in Education
Personal Qualities
Our school Vision is:-
An irresistible world of discovery and fascination will inspire our community to achieve as innovative, lifelong learners. We will grow together in a safe, aspirational and encouraging environment, strengthening our relationship with God and with each other through sacrament, service and our shared British Values.
This vision was written by the pupils and staff at school and means a lot to our community. Therefore, the expectation will be during your apprenticeship that you will demonstrate the following behaviours:-
*Ambitious and focussed
*Honest and reliable
*Respectful and in ethos with our Catholic Values
*Good role model
*Good communicator & listener
*Understanding of Safeguarding Children & your responsibilities
*Understanding of confidentiality
*A desire to establish a career in education
Eligibility to Apply
Please note you are only eligible to apply for this role if:
*You have been resident in the UK for at least 3 years (there are some exceptions to this so applicants will need to be considered on case by case basis as required).
*You are not in full time compulsory education.
*You have not previously completed an Apprenticeship and achieved a level 4 qualification or higher in the same industry.
Special Requirements of the post
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for this post. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
Please apply using the online form on My New Term answering all sections.
A copy of the Teaching Assistant Level 3 Course Overview and further information about school is also included on My New Term.
Closing date: Friday 1st November 2024
Interviews for shortlisted candidates: w/c 4th November 2024
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 211 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary Academy website
School location
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