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Summary
Hillcrest Primary School is seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic apprentice to join our friendly and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience while developing skills within a school environment.
Annual wage
Competitive
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Salary will be discussed further at Interview
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday with a day release to College.
32 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 01 September
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Deliver tailored support to pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis
- Support pupils to stay engaged and on task during lessons
- Assist with behaviour management and promote positive learning
- Support pupils’ social and emotional development
- Help with reading activities and monitor pupil progress
- Assist teachers with lesson preparation and classroom resources
- Provide feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff
- Carry out basic admin tasks and support classroom organisation
- Support pupils’ wellbeing, including during accidents or distress
- Assist with extracurricular activities and school trips
Where you’ll work
Hillcrest Primary School
Cemetery Road
Totterdown Bristol
BS4 3DE
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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Your training plan
The apprentice will attend the Filton Campus of SGS College on a weekly basis, term time only.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4 and above)
GCSE in:
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
<p>You will be required to pass a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.</p>
About this company
<p>Hillcrest Primary School is a co-educational community school located on Cemetery Road in the Totterdown area of Bristol, BS4 3DE. The school caters to roughly 410 pupils aged 4 to 11 and operates under the values of "PRIDE" (Partnership, Respect, Inclusion, Determination, and Excellence). The school consists of classes from Reception through to Year 6.</p>
After this apprenticeship
As well as ensuring full competency as a Teaching Assistant, this standard provides a foundation for potential progression into a number of career paths in the Educational sector including Higher Level Teaching Assistant, Assistant Teacher and Teacher.