Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Oatlands Infant School

We are an innovative, inclusive Infant School just outside central Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We provide experience-led education for 270 pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, before transition to the local Junior School, and are part of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust.

Apprenticeship Overview:

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds


• Working Week: Monday to Friday - 8.50am - 3.20pm (30 minutes lunch break)


• Hours: 30 hours per week


• Duration: 18 months


• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification


• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor


• Location: Hookstone Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BT

What you’ll do at work

Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

• Work 1:1 with pupils in Reception, Year 1 and/or Year 2 to support learning and development


• Assist pupils with classroom activities, tasks and routines under the guidance of the class teacher


• Support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development in a nurturing and inclusive environment


• Help pupils to engage positively with learning and build confidence and independence


• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs


• Communicate effectively with children, parents/carers and school staff


• Work closely with class teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support


• Contribute to a safe, supportive and well-organised learning environment


• Take part in training and professional development provided by the school


• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements


• Demonstrate enthusiasm, empathy, resilience and a willingness to learn within an educational setting
  

Desired qualifications

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable


• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable

Skills

• Communication skills


• Attention to detail


• Organisation skills


• Customer care skills


• Problem solving skills


• Logical


• Team working


• Creative


• Initiative


• Non judgemental


• Patience
  

Other requirements

Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

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