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Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

Would you like to become a member of our friendly, supportive and caring team? This is an exciting opportunity to join a great school with a committed team who work closely together to provide high quality teaching and learning, as well as an inclusive and supportive ethos for all our families and children.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Has a keen interest in children’s education
  • Is willing to work towards Level 3 in a relevant childcare qualification
    preferably will have a Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics
  • Has an awareness of safeguarding children

We can offer you:

  • A warm and welcoming environment
  • An exciting opportunity to work in a school that is striving to be the best it can be
  • A commitment to you and your professional development
  • Wonderful children who are resilient, well-behaved and love to learn!
  • A hardworking team that works together for the best outcomes for pupils
  • A Governing Body committed fully to supporting all staff in order to drive and sustain school improvement
You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates We need to ask all applicants whether they have any “relevant” criminal convictions and or pending investigation as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. “Relevant” meaning offences against a person, whether violent or sexual, offences involving drugs or controlled substances, or theft. A declaration of a relevant Criminal Conviction will result in a Risk Assessment being carried out to determine whether the applicant poses a risk to the welfare or safety of others. This does not include warnings, cautions, reprimands and (for example) speeding fines/points. You will be asked about this at the pre-screening stage. A YES ANSWER DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY EXCLUDE YOUR APPLICATION.

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate. You will be able to work in a Primary school as a teaching assistant. You may choose to study to be Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) in the future.

About the Training

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer. 

Day release.  

You will undertake L3 Teaching Assistant standard.     

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0454-v1-1

You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.   

You will undertake both on and off-the-job training by a team of industry qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge and experience that will help you become a teaching assistant of the future! 

About the Employer

Kirkby Avenue Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate ‘Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our amazing school. 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.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Training Provider

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Course/Training

Teaching assistant (level 3)

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