Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Shakespeare Primary School is looking to appoint passionate, hardworking and driven Apprentice Teaching Assistants to join their outstanding team. This vacancy is being managed by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance. In this role you will be working under the direction of teachers and senior staff to provide safe, high-quality education and care for young children and to maintain a stimulating and enjoyable environment. Under the overall direction of the headteacher you will play a major role in formulating the aims and objectives of the school and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. You will carry out all the professional duties of a Teaching Assistant as required, take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school. You will need to be committed and driven to want the very best from every child and be an outstanding member of our school community. You will be supported within your role by the school and the apprenticeship provider. What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end? Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard Behaviours, Skills & Knowledge Functional Skills in Maths and English at level 2 (if not already exempt through prior qualifications) You will have regular visits at the workplace from a designated assessor to observe your progress and competence in the role you are carrying out Training days will be provided by Plymouth Teachers and School Alliance. There may be the potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship across the Learning Academies Trust, for the right candidate. About the School Shakespeare Primary School is a rapidly developing two form entry primary school, with our own nursery, that serves the west of Plymouth. With a new yet experienced, innovative and research driven leadership team at the helm, our school staff are raising standards at speed for our school community. Our school is located on extensive grounds with huge potential. Staff work tirelessly to improve the children's outcomes both in school and within the wider community we serve. It is the firm belief of our school team that Shakespeare is a school whereby "all children achieve greatness." About the Trust The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is: Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge. Further infor