Apprentice Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Maltby Academy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

Salary: Apprentice Rate, £8 per hour, increasing to age\-related National Minimum Wage after successful 4\-months probation

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team.

The successful candidate will:

• establish good relationships with students and respond appropriately to individual needs


• work with the teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment


• support students consistently, whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs


• be committed to Place Partnership's Vision and Values and the Academy's Key Drivers


• be a driven, proactive and positive individual with an unwavering commitment to continuously improving their own standards


• have a true growth mindset, exceptional work ethic and a sense of humour


• be 100% committed in supporting the Academy uphold the highest expectations of students


• work proactively with other colleagues, leaders and multi\-agencies to support all students


• have the ability to engage, inspire and build excellent relationships with both students and staff


• have the knowledge and experience of the context in which Maltby Academy operates

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• effective communication skills


• IT skills


• organisation skills


• problem solving skills


• presentation skills


• administrative skills


• number skills


• analytical skills


• be logical


• pay attention to detail


• be a team player


• be creative


• use their initiative


• be non\-judgemental


• be patient


• possess an excellent timekeeping and attendance record

The qualifications below are essential to access the apprenticeship programme:

• GCSE or equivalent Functional Skills Mathematics and English (Grade Level 2\) essential


• GCSE or equivalent Mathematics and English (Grade C/4 or above) essential

Upon completion of the 12\-month apprenticeship programme, the candidate will:

• have undertaken an advanced Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship. All training will take place on site in the workplace


• understand how pupils learn and develop


• know how to work with teachers to support assessments


• have gained knowledge of curriculum


• know how to develop strategies to support and encourage pupils to move towards independent learning


• have gained communication and teamwork skills


• know how to solve problems and motivate pupils


• know how to build relationships

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.

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