Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to build a career in education and gain a Level 3 qualification working with children?
We are pleased to offer an apprentice vacancy to work towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
This is a fixed term training placement, working 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday during term time.
Salary: Apprentice/national minimum wage (will increase in second year, if over the age of 18 years)
The training will be work based and therefore will not require attendance at a college. There will be regular opportunities to meet with the training provider throughout the duration of the placement.
All applicants must show a commitment to maintaining high standards and ensuring all children make good progress by providing a stimulating, safe, secure and nurturing environment.
We are looking for an apprentice who:
Has GCSEs Grades 9-4/A* to C, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics
Why Eyres Monsell Primary School?
• We are a supportive school with strong leadership and a supportive staff team
• We are committed to excellence both academically and holistically
• We have an excellent location for a city school with plenty of outdoor areas including a nature area and large field
• We strive to be at the forefront on initiatives
• We actively seek to ensure our children and staff are inspired, enjoy being at EMPS and achieve their very best in the time they are with us
• We care about our staff, recognising and supporting career aspirations and wellbeing
Eyres Monsell Primary School is committed to enabling all pupils to succeed in learning and life. We have a strong ethos linked to character development, personal, social and mental health and have high expectations for everyone within our school community to enable all stakeholders to thrive and reach their potential.
In line with KCSIE guidelines, we use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process. Shortlisted candidates will need to be prepared to attend a face to face interview and participate in interview tasks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.Safeguarding Statement
Eyres Monsell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include a declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (disqualification) regulations 2009 as well as other necessary checks. Eyres Monsell governing body is an equal opportunities employer.