Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our school

Duration: 12 month Fixed-term contract

Workplace: Rivington & Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton BL6 7RU

Working Hours: 30 hours per week Mon-Fri, term-time plus 5 days, 8:30am – 3:15pm

Salary:  £7.55 per hour, which equates to £10,102 for working term time only plus 5 days (the salary is paid evenly each month over the whole year)

Overview:

This is a fixed-term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school.

You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. You will have an allocated tutor through our external apprenticeship provider, Bolton College, who will support you throughout the apprenticeship, along with support from the school.  

This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher. You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways.

About the school:

Website: www.rbhs.co.uk

Rivington and Blackrod High School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are located close to the M61 and M60 motorway network, and have free car parking. For more information about the benefits of working at Rivington and Blackrod High School, please click here.

The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a staff team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.

We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

Main Roles and responsibilities: 

The role of a teaching assistant is to provide support for students, teachers, and other staff in order to:

·         Raise standards of achievement for all students

·         Encourage students to become more independent learners

·         Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare

·         Support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life

·         Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed

·         Study relevant qualifications while you earn

·         Supervising class activities

·         Assisting with young people’s learning experience

·         Helping students who might need extra support

·         Attending relevant school meetings as required

·         Respecting confidentiality at all times

·         Promote positive student behaviour in line with school policies and help keep students on task

·         Interact with, and support students, according to individual needs and skills

·         To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

·         Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity

Person specification:

·         5 GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4, including English and Maths

·         Enthusiastic, with an interest in working with children

·         A team player

·         Reliable, committed, and punctual

·         Professional, organised, and attention to detail

·         Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop

·         Willingness to learn and participate in an educational setting

·         Ability to be a positive role-model to young people

Things to consider

·         All apprentices require an Enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children.

·         Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training which is part of their apprenticeship

·         Interview Process: you will be called for an initial screening call, if selected you will then be interviewed in person (you will need to complete an application form through the school’s website).

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.