Apprentice Teaching Assistant at LeAf Studio School
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Position Overview & Specifications
Post: Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Post Ref: 1218
Post Details: 32.5 hours per week with one day per week allocated to off the job training, term time only, fixed term for two years.
Salary Scale: £4.81 per hour during first year; National Minimum Wage during second year
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Ambitions Academies Trust (AAT) comprises academies from all sectors: primary, secondary and special. AAT secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances for all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting all employees in developing their careers whilst offering excellent CPD opportunities.
We currently have the following vacancy at LeAF Studio School, Holloway Avenue, Bournemouth
Apprentice Teaching Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Leaf Studio as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. This is an opportunity to earn and learn in a real job, with real variety whilst working towards a qualification. The successful candidate will be an outgoing, enthusiastic and flexible individual. You will enjoy working with young people, have good communication and organisational skills and be willing to play a full part in the development of our pupils and provide a nurturing and safe environment for everyone.
Supporting a range of students with Specific Learning Difficulties or tendencies towards them; and/or Social, Emotional and Mental Health conditions or traits associated with these. Applicants will be required to support across the subject range but mainly in academic lessons.
You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. Further information about the apprenticeship programme can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/teaching-assistant-v1-0
To be eligible for this apprenticeship applicants must have resided in the UK or EEA for 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Please note applicants must not have already completed a Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship.
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AAT reserves the right to close applications early.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 16th April 2023
Interviews: week commencing 24th April 2023
Start date: ASAP or September 2023
For more information and to apply please visit www.ambitions-academies.co.uk or contact maddy.fuller@leafstudio.co.uk
Please note we DO NOT accept application by CV
Ambitions Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks
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Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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