Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Deanwood Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Teaching Assistant Apprentice, to start with immediate effect. We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to support the learning, development and wellbeing of our children in the Early Years provision. The successful candidate will have a genuine interest in working with young children, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and develop their skills through on-the-job training and study. Experience of working with children is not essential, although any voluntary, work experience or childcare-related experience would be advantageous. An interest in supporting children with additional needs would also be welcomed. This is a fixed term role, Term Time Only role. You will be paid a pro rata salary of £11,336 per annum on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage. The salary is reviewed annually in April in line with the nationally agreed salaries. The working pattern will consist of 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30, with a 30-minute unpaid break each day, as well as allocated study time outside of work for the completion of apprenticeship coursework. The successful candidate will undertake on the job training alongside studying for a Level 3 qualification in Teaching Assisting & Learning Support. What can we offer you? The successful candidate will be someone who has high expectations and is passionate about education. In return, we can promise an investment in you and your future, offering a competitive remuneration package, providing first class professional development and career opportunities. We value our staff and actively support their professional development and have redesigned our working week to place even greater emphasis on employee development. You will have access to ongoing professional development including accredited courses. If you are looking to extend your experience and would be interested in joining our team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Benefits of Working with The Howard Academy Trust We care about the personal and professional wellbeing of our staff, and are pleased to offer: o Health Assured - Employee Assistance Programme o Access to Benenden Healthcare o Free Flu Jabs o Free Health Checks o Access EarlyPay o Skills Network of 30 Free Level 2 8 - 12 week courses o Discounted gym membership o CPD afternoons o Access to Mental Health First Aiders o Free parking on all our sites If you require any further information or you wish to organise a tour of the school, please contact the school office by calling 01634 231901 or via email to office@deanwood.medway.sch.uk. We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.