Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Summerhill Primary Academy, Tipton, West Midlands, DY4 9PFThis job expired on 26 February 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 February 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours a week. Monday-Friday, Term time only, plus training days.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Apprenticeship
Pay scale
- Minimum Apprentice Wage
Hourly rate
- £6.40
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Willingness to participate in other development and training opportunities
- GCSE English and Maths at level 4 or above
- Ability to work independently using own initiative.
- Ability to relate well to children and adults including other professionals/carers/parents
- Ability to demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the school both indoors and out doors.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, whilst ensuring children, colleagues, parents and carers are respected and listened to.
- Fluent English speaker
- Effectively communicate with adults and children
- Good written, verbal and non verbal communication
- Enthusiasm for learning and working with children
- Growth mindset and resilience
- Positive attitude towards learning and developing
- Caring, friendly, approachable, open, inclusive, welcoming, and personable
- Able to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Able to be professional at all times
- Able to be punctual and reliable at all times
What the school offers its staff
As a school, we are committed to creating a happy and vibrant community, where everyone feels valued, where students are stretched and supported academically and are given memorable experiences that excite them about learning for life. This is underpinned by our school values.
Our STARS values:
Sharing Trust Achievement Respect Safety
We are proud to be leaders of this 4-form entry primary school which caters for pupils from 3 to 11 years old. Within each class the children work in both ability and mixed-ability groups ensuring all children are supported and challenged at a level which is appropriate for their ability. We are dedicated to preparing our children to be active citizens, in an ever changing world by providing a curriculum based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Teaching and learning is also supported by the use of technology and 1:1 IPads.
When you join Summerhill Primary Academy you become part of The Rivers CofE Academy Trust family, a group of 16 schools and over 800 staff working in partnership to provide the best learning experience for over 4600 children.
As a member of the trust, you will have access to a wider network of friendly colleagues, working in similar positions, who are available to offer support, share ideas and provide guidance.There are plenty of opportunities for you to thrive and grow your skills, through training and collaborative working.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Summerhill’s Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check
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About Summerhill Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summerhill Primary Academy website
- Email address
- klowe@riverscofe.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0121 557 3282
As part of the Rivers C of E Trust, the heart of all we do is our school ethos –Love, Learn, Live. At the core of this ethos is a belief in nurturing and ensuring positive wellbeing of all our children. Alongside this we have an experienced, dedicated and determined staff team who have consistently high expectations of all children in all aspects of school life.
As a school, we are committed to creating a happy and vibrant community, where everyone feels valued, where students are stretched and supported academically and are given memorable experiences that excite them about learning for life. This is underpinned by our school values.
Summerhill Primary Academy is 4-form entry primary school which caters for pupils from 3 to 11 years old. Within each class the children work in both ability and mixed-ability groups ensuring all children are supported and challenged at a level which is appropriate for their ability. We are dedicated to preparing our children to be active citizens, in an ever changing world by providing a curriculum based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Teaching and learning is also supported by the use of technology and 1:1 IPads.
Arranging a visit to Summerhill Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email klowe@riverscofe.co.uk.
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