Annual wage £12,313.60 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Friday, Term Time only 5 days. Start/end times to be agreed but within school working day. Total hours per week: 37.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 21 May 2024 Date posted 22 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000246344 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day The successful candidate will be placed with the youngest pupils, supporting pupils with a wide array of needs, working on a one-to-one basis or within a small team, depending on prior experience and the individual's career aspirations. Further Training Details Assisting in the management of pupils in the learning environment Assisting in the planning of learning activities Administering routine tests, invigilate exams and undertake routine marking of pupils' work Undertaking structures and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil's needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion Supervising and supporting pupils' consistently at all times including those with special needs; recognising and responding to their individual needs whilst ensuring their safety and education in the learning environment Demonstrate the following behaviours: Demonstrate a commitment to working with children of the relevant age Demonstrate good co-operative, interpersonal and effective listening skills Maintain confidentiality in matters relating to the school, its pupils, parents or carers Ability to perform all duties and tasks with reasonable adjustments where necessary Ability to cope with the requirements of the post, which will include working with pupils who have emotional / behavioural / physical difficulties. The training you will be getting You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours) As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role Our programme has a particular focus on understanding local SEND provision You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved) You will be supported with and prepared for the end point assessment by EPA Plus which will comprise of: Practical Observation, followed by Question and Answer session Professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence You will be allocated 'Off the Job' Training hours per week(Minimum of 7 hours) to complete the Teaching Assistant Standard. Time will be given in your working week in the school setting What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship You will be able to apply for a position within the Academy, subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship programme. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential