APPRENTICE - LEVEL 3 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Location

Burnley Ightenhill Primary School, Alder Street, Burnley, Lancashire, BB12 6ED (343 on roll)

Tel: 01282 428246
School website: www.ightenhill.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

An apprentice Level 3 Teaching Assistant is required to join our hardworking and dedicated team. The succesful candidate will provide high quality learning opportunities and support that develops the whole child. The postholder will share our values based approach to education which enables pupils to acquire a wide range of knowledge and skills. 

Under the guidance of teachers, the apprentice will be involved in working with children to support the education, personal and social development of pupils and establishing positive relationships to assist in structured learning activities. Duties may include, supporting in learning activities, producing learning resources and assisting in the development of skills that support pupils' learning.

As part of this role the successful candidate will be expected to work towards and complete the apprenticeship standard, TA - Level 3. The apprentice will be supported with induction and internal on–the–job training in their role and will be expected to log the appropriate level of off the job training supported by their workplace mentor.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

Mandatory functional skills assessments prior to enrolment on to the apprenticeship.

Desirable Qualifications

GCSE pass - maths and English

For an informal discussion please contact:

For informal discussions about the post, or for a tour around school please contact: , , deputyhead@ightenhill.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

10/06/2024 

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.