apply online icon APPRENTICE TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3

Ref 193058
Number of Posts 1
Grade Apprentice Pay Scale Level 3.
Salary £6.4 an hour
Term Full-time - Term Time only.
Perm / FTC Fixed Term Contract.
Required (01/09/2024 to 31/08/26) .
Hours 30 hours a week.
Closing Date 30/08/2024.
Location
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School, Pope Lane, Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 9DE (196 on roll)

Tel: 01772 749511
School website: www.broadoak.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Penwortham Broad Oak Primary School is looking to appoint an Apprentice Teaching Assistant L3 to provide teaching and learning support within our wonderful school.  The post is a temporary one starting in September 2024. It is for 30 hours per week and this includes study time. The apprenticeship study will be with Nelson and Colne College for 18 months to 2 years. This is done online and the college visit you at school.

General duties expected of the postholder would be to:
  • work with the teacher in a collaborative way, in meeting the personal, social and curriculum related needs of pupils, including those with special needs and/or bilingual needs, and to establish positive, supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community, and by contributing ideas and strategies. Will assist with the planning, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum and it's differentiation amongst pupils.

    Would be expected to:
  • plan and implement teaching and learning activities to individuals and groups to undertake supervisory cover for classes as appropriate. 
  • establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community 
  • provide lunchtime cover and if needed, support our wraparound care

    The closing date is midday on 30/08/2024

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

    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
  • GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 + (or equivalent)
    • Desirable Qualifications
  • Level 2 or T level in any child care qualification
    • Desirable Experience
  • Work experience in a primary school
    • Proposed Interview Date:
    30/08/2024 
    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.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Due to the school holidays, all communication regarding the vacancy needs to be via email:
    head@broadoak.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    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.

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