Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Apprentice Teaching Assistant opportunities in an Outstanding school for pupils with SEN – Dartford

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for a primary special school for students with severe and profound & multiple learning difficulties, some with autism. Our main school site is in Dartford. We are looking for someone enthusiastic and happy to help support the students (aged 2-11) with their learning, behaviour and life skills as well as providing physical and personal care where needed.

It is a great school full of happy students and our ideal apprentice will have plenty of energy and a willingness to learn. You will work towards NVQ level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools. We will provide high quality training and will support you to become an expert and valued member of our team.

We offer fantastic benefits, including:

• A supportive team of staff

• A thorough induction process

• Access to excellent professional development

• Generous pension scheme

• Paid sick leave

  Rewards discount programme

• Built in holiday pay entitlement

• 'Outstanding' school on your CV

We are looking for people who:

• Can form effective relationships with young people and enjoy working with them.

• Have a commitment to working as part of a team to support the development and potential of students of all abilities.

• Can motivate and inspire pupils to learn.

• Have excellent communication skills.

• Are calm and can maintain a sense of humour under pressure.

• Are committed to working towards their NVQ qualification.

Salary: Intermediate (Level 2) or Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeships Year 1 - Actual £14,650 (FTE £16,348); Year 2 Actual £17,235 (FTE £19,233)

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term time) on an 18 month contract.

The successful candidate is required to start as soon as possible. (september).

All shortlisted applicants will be asked to visit the school before interview.

Interview date: To be confirmed

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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