Apprentice Teaching Assistant x 4 at Shakespeare Primary School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2024/SPS/19100
  Location
Honicknowle, Plymouth, Devon, PL5 3JU
  Contract Type
Fixed Term
  Contract Term
Part-Time
  Salary
£9,323.00 Annually (Actual)
32.5 hours per week over 39 weeks
  Closing Date
9:00am, 5th Jul 2024
  Start Date
September 2024
  Positions Available
4
   Positions Available        4
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 8th July 2024
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 8th July 2024
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About this Role

Shakespeare Primary are seeking to appoint 4 motivated, enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Argyle Community Trust.

In this role you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of a Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community. You will be supported within your role by the school and the apprenticeship provider.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship? What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard
  • Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge
  • Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications)
  • You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out

Training days will be once a month at Plymouth Argyle.

There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate.

Further information can be found in the attached document. 

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you would like to apply for a position, please click the link to submit your application form as soon as possible. 

For any questions about the apprenticeship please contact tim.scott-lloyd@pafc.co.uk 


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  HR
  01752914160
  hr@learningat.uk

Shakespeare Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here are a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Why are you interested in working in a school?
  2. What skills can you bring to the role?
  3. What inspires you to work with children?
  4. What challenges do you think you will face in a school environment?
  5. Can you give me an example of when you successfully worked in a team

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