Apprentice – Teaching Assistant

Location: Bilbrook Middle School, Bilbrook Road, Codsall WV8 1EU

Employer: Staffordshire County Council

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 15 months

Working Pattern: Term time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week  (8:30am-3:30pm)

Are you looking to make a positive step towards your future?

If you are 16 and over, and interested in a career as a teaching Assistant we may have the vacancy for you.

All Apprentice training, development and work experience will be provided within the school, and an apprentice wage of £3.90 per hour will be paid for the first 12 months, rising to:

Under 18 - £4.20 per hour, 18 to 20 - £5.90 per hour, 21 to 24 - £7.38 per hour, 25 and over - £8.21 per hour for the remainder of the training.

About The Role:

Training will be carried out by Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group; Apprentices compile an electronic portfolio of evidence proving evidence of competence, knowledge and understanding. Apprentices will be required to attend Stafford College one half-day a week on a Thursday, throughout the academic year.

•           Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools

•           Functional Skills Level 1 ICT

•           English Level 1 and Maths Level 1 or 2 (if required)

•           Employment Rights and Responsibilities

•           Personal Learning and Thinking Skills

•                  Good understanding of areas of learning, e.g. literacy, numeracy, science, SEN or Early Years. 

We are looking for candidates who have:

•           4 GCSEs (Grade C or above or equivalent)

•           English and mathematics is mandatory

The contract is a fixed term contract with a start date of 1st September 2019

To apply for this post, please complete the support staff application form and recruitment monitoring form and send to sml@ch-pb.com by the closing date of Friday 28th June 2019 at 12:30pm. Please attach a letter of application detailing why you are interested in the post and how you feel you could support the students at Codsall Community High School.

If you would like a tour of the school, prior to or following application, please contact the school directly on 01902 840910.

"This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment". This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting www.crb.gov.uk