Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Ref: TV37120

Old Hall & Mary Elliot Federation of Special Schools

Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Location:                          Old Hall School, Bentley Lane, Walsall, WS2 7LU

Accountable to:              Assistant Headteachers

Contract:                          Apprenticeship period - 24 months 

32.5 hours a week, term time only

Salary: The current National Minimum Wage for an apprentice is £4.15 an hour. Apprentices will be paid at least the minimum wage rate for their age if they are aged 19 or over AFTER completing their first year.  The minimum wage rates are £6.45 an hour for 18-20 year olds, £8.20 an hour for 21-24 year olds and £8.72 for anyone aged 25 and over.  Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that is part of their apprenticeship.

Qualifications required:   GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills. A Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification is also desirable.

If you…

• Have the capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed
• Committed to help and support pupils from all backgrounds
• Be a positive role model
• Are willing to learn
• Have patience and a good sense of humour

… we would like to meet you.

We are looking to appoint a kind, caring, flexible and hardworking person to join our dedicated team of Teaching Assistants to support our pupils.

Old Hall School is a specialist setting in Walsall providing education to young people at EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, all of whom have a variety of SEND complexities. The post holder will be joining our vibrant team as we move forward with mission to provide excellence in nurturing, developing and shaping young lives.

Old Hall is part a collaborative, supportive and progressive federation. This is an exciting time, and offers an opportunity to provide the empathy, support and nurture that will directly impact the future of the lives of the most significantly challenged young people in the area.

Closing Date:     Thursday 4^th February 2021

Interviews:         Thursday 11^th February 2021

Start date:          As soon as possible

Please return a completed application form and covering letter to sjinks@old-hall.walsall.sch.uk . Only electronic applications can be considered at the current time.

Our federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and young people.

The successful applicant will therefore be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We encourage applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population.