7.45am-3.45pm KS2 Apprenticeship Learning Support Assistant (training position for a Level 3 qualification)
This is a fixed term contract for a training placement for a period of 24 months. Actual dates of employment will be confirmed during the offer stage.
The candidate will work in a KS2 year group.
Hours of work
36 hours per week, 7.45am-3.45pm on Mondays to Thursdays and 7.45am-3.30pm on Fridays, term time only (38 weeks).
These hours include 6 hours per week 'off the job' time on a day/time agreed by the college and the school.
£11, 314 actual salary.
Salary will increase during the second year of apprenticeship if aged 18 years or older.
Do you enjoy working with children and want to support children in their learning whilst working to gain a qualification in supporting teaching and learning in schools?
We are pleased to offer a fixed term apprenticeship training vacancy for a Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
This placement will be to work as a Learning Support Assistant within a KS2 year group at our school.
The training will be provided by Sutton College, a local training provider. 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 and training hours are included in the 'off the job' times above.
We are looking for a practitioner who:
- Has at least five GCSEs Grades 9-4/A* to C, or equivalent, including English and mathematics.
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.
Why Work for Hackbridge Primary School?
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Focus on Staff Wellbeing and access to a free Employee Assistance Programme
- CPD opportunities
- Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation
- Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
- Excellent transport links nearby
- Strong, supportive Leadership team
Applicants must:
- Address each point of the person specification (available to download below) sequentially within the Supporting Statement. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered.
- Be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
- Be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks
- Be aware that this is a training vacancy and that there is no guarantee of a substantive position when the training has ended.
- Be aware that for this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.
- Be aware that in line with KCSIE 2023 guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.
- Be aware that 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.
- Interviews will be arranged once applications have been shortlisted.
- Previous applicants need not apply.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high volume of applications.
The Federation of Hackbridge Primary School and Spencer Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, additional safeguarding checks, references, medical clearance and right to work in the UK.