Teaching Assistant Apprentice - ST THOMAS MORE RC PRIMARY

Summary

Our school are looking for an apprentice to work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff, inclusive of physical/social needs, general care and basic classroom management techniques to support their learning. This role is based in the Reception and Nursery year groups.

Annual wage

£12,313.60 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: Teaching assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.30 am to 3.30 pm. Term Time Only – Pro Rata
37 hours a week hours a week

Possible start date: 07 Nov 2024

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Principal Tasks to be undertaken

To be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative and/or customer service support to respond to service specific needs including: -

• Postal duties, including dealing with mail and distribute accordingly

• Photocopying and collating documents

• Scanning documents

• Emailing

• Taking telephone messages

• Inputting data

• Using IT packages for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.

• Using the SIMS database

• Dealing with customer requirements in a courteous and professional manner, taking advice from the School Business Manager when appropriate

1. To undertake basic bookkeeping, collect monies and accurately record and balance funds. Examples may include the school fund, petty cash, school trips/events, photographs, postage, meals etc

2. To welcome visitors to the school, ensuing that health and safety and safeguarding procedures are followed, including ensuring visitors sign in and out using the electronic system and escorting visitors as required.

3. To be familiar with a range of IT systems and social media to be able to use the school twitter account and update the school website.

4. To assist in the Administration of the Breakfast / After School Club and occasional support working with the Club Leader.

5. To ensure effective use of office equipment and machinery and to make use of such facilities

6. To undertake word processing and other administrative/customer service work as required.

7. To keep up with Apprenticeship requirements assigned by training provider including meetings with the provider.

8. To undertake research and collate information as directed by the School Business Manager and Headteacher

9. To train with and shadow the Administration team to obtain experience of the various Administrative functions within St Thomas More Primary School and the scope of work.

10. To assist colleagues in allocated areas as and when appropriate.

Secondary Tasks

1. To participate in relevant in-service training courses.

2. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities as determined by School Business Manager or Headteacher.

3. To assist when required in activities to promote and publicise apprenticeships within the council.

4. To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined by the Principal Manager (or nominated representative) in consultation with the apprentice and if she/he wishes with his/her trade union representative

Where you’ll work

Evesham Road

Middleton

Manchester

M24 1PY

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching assistant

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

Teaching Assistant Level 3 Training to take place on-site in the workplace.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4 or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
professional and friendly
positive work ethic
work under pressure
attention to detail

About this company

We value the support and co-operation of parents and view the education of each child as a partnership between home, school and parish. By working with you we can achieve the very best for all our children. We aim to create an environment that will ensure your child will progress academically, socially and personally to his/her full potential.