APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANTS LEVEL 3

Morecambe and Heysham Westgate Primary School, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA4 4XF

8 days remaining to apply

Job start date
2 September 2024
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 June 2024

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Part time, term time: 30 Hours per week
Contract type: Fixed term - 2 Years
Pay scale: Relevant apprentice rate currently £6.40 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

See job description & employee specification

What the school offers its staff

Would you like to join a team of highly skilled professionals who value the importance of high-quality education? Would you like to work in a place where your professional development and well-being is a priority? Would you like to work in a place where a sense of humour is a requirement? If so then you may be what we are looking for.

We are looking for Level 3 teaching assistant apprentices (30hours per week) to start this September, posts are for 2 years in the first instance and full training will be undertaken in conjunction with Nelson & Colne College. Your college tutor will visit regularly throughout the apprenticeship and you will have a mentor within school.

Westgate has an excellent track record of developing apprentices, many have moved into qualified teaching assistant roles and one is now a qualified teacher!

The posts will include general class based teaching assistant responsibilities as well as supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health Difficulties as part of a class team approach. The year groups for the general Teaching Assistant posts have yet to be determined and will reflect the range of applications we receive.

Westgate is a very large mainstream primary school serving the community in Morecambe. The pupils are at the centre of everything we do with a committed, experienced and hard-working staff base meeting the needs of the children we are responsible for. The ideal candidate will be someone who is child-centred, compassionate and resilient.

We are looking for individuals who can truly support children and be part of a team that make a positive and life-long difference.

We welcome you to come and have a look around our school and tours will be taking place on Tuesday 25th June at 4pm. Please contact the school office on 01524 832747 to book your place.

Closing date for applications 12 noon Monday 8th July.

Please email applications to e.nutt@westgatesch.com

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safety and well-being of our children in our care is paramount. Our approach to safeguarding and child protection is child-centred and we recognise the importance of listening to the voice of the child.

Westgate's practice is governed by the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and Working Together to Safeguarding Children 2022.