APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT - EARLY YEARS LEVEL 2

Location

Penwortham Middleforth Church Of England Primary School, Hill Road South, Off Marshall's Brow, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9YE (203 on roll)

Tel: 01772 746024
School website: www.middleforth.lancs.sch.uk

Summary

Middleforth C of E Primary School is a good school with a strong Christian ethos, an excellent staff team, a supportive governing body and motivated children with a passion for learning.  This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team and make a significant contribution to the continued success of our school.

We have a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship opportunity where the successful candidate will undertake the Early Years Apprentice Level 2 qualification.  The role will provide TA support and lunchtime welfare cover.

A working day can be very varied and can change depending on the needs of the class. It will include supporting teachers and other TAs:

Working with groups of pupils and with individuals Setting up resources for lessons

 Admin tasks

 Encouraging active play in the EYFS setting

Developing role play and art and craft areas

Evaluating learning throughout the day and reporting this to the teacher

Assisting colleagues with playground and dinner duties

The closing date is 5pm on 27/08/2024.
The interview date will be in September 2024.

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.

Essential Qualifications

The successful candidate will be expected to work towards completing the apprenticeship framework, Early Years Level 2.  They will also be required to complete functional skills initial assessments in Maths and English. Maths and English functional skills must be completed as part of the apprenticeship, if prior achievement at GCSE C/4 has not previously been achieved.

Essential Experience

We are looking for someone to join us who:

Is committed to upholding our school values, nurturing ethos and strong behaviour policy

Is enthusiastic with a positive attitude

A team player

Has excellent organisational skills 

Is involved in whole school life 

Is committed to supporting all to 'let their light shine'.

Desirable Experience

Experience of working with children is desirable but not essential.

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.