Ramsbury Primary School - Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Ramsbury Primary School is looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant Apprentice with additional roles such as Midday Supervisory Assistant and After School Club Assistant. Ramsbury Primary School have been rated as Outstanding by Ofsted and are an English Hub. In these exciting times for their school, they are looking to recruit a new member of staff to join the team and achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.

We are a very successful one-form entry school situated in a lovely, thriving and supportive village, easily accessible from Swindon (20 minute drive) or East Wiltshire.

Duties;

• Supporting pupils learning, either in groups or through 1:1 work
• Supporting pupils self esteem, inclusion and behavioural development
• Provide physical/personal care to pupils where required
  
• Supporting the Teacher/s
• Supporting the curriculum
• Supporting the school

Desired skills;

• Sensitivity and understanding for building good relationships with children
  
• Excellent verbal communication skills for motivating children to learn
  
• Active listening skills to understand the childrens' needs
  
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  
• English and Maths Grade C+/4 and/or Functional skills Level 2

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Become fully adept in supporting teachers with the planning of activities, as well as creating own activity plans
• Amplify knowledge of safeguarding and emergency procedures
• Understand legislation with regard to confidentiality, data protection, and information sharing

Benefits;

• Eligible for an NUS card for discounts in shops and restaurants
• Eligible for an apprenticeship oyster card, 30% off travel
• Discount on Nandos, ASOS, Vue cinema and much more
• Earn while you learn
• No debt
• Automatic rise in pay after 12 months
• Prizes and vouchers to be won (apprentice of the month)
• Secure a job with little or no experience
• Remote learning
• Paid twice a month

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Possibility of long term employment on completion of the apprenticeship

Expected duration;

16 months

Working hours;

Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed

30 hours a week