Apprentice Teaching Assistant based at Pennyhill Primary School, West Bromwich Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Starting in September 2024 - An apprenticeship with Pennyhill Primary School in West Bromwich, is the perfect way to help you decide what job you may want in the future. This Teaching Assistant opportunity will provide real work experience at the same time as gaining a Level 3 qualification.
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• To support qualified staff with daily routines in Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2


• Undertake certain domestic jobs within the setting, e.g. cleaning of equipment/setting up of activities


• To contribute to observations of children's learning and offer points for planning


• Encouraging pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by teachers


• Planning and organising activities for children and supporting teachers in the completion of assessments and other pupil records


• To support and promote diversity and equality, working with all age groups


• To understand and observe the rules of confidentiality


• To learn the skills of a Teaching Assistant, working practically as part of the team


• Understand the importance of keeping everyone safe and the part you play


• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children


• Demonstrate a proactive approach using your initiative and taking responsibility for getting things done


• To learn, understand and implement the policies and procedures within the school


• To gain a good understanding of child development and how this is important when caring for children


• Ensure you work as part of a team towards a common goal to share ideas and feedback


The training you will be getting


• At the end, you will gain a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification


• The apprenticeship training will be delivered in the workplace, as you will receive regular visits from a college assessor


The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% Off The Job Training and a robust programme of Apprentice Training to include Workplace Professionalism and Equality & Diversity.

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Safeguarding, Empathy, Data Protection, Flexibility, Professionalism, GCSE or equivalent English Language (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
Other Literacy Functional Skills (Grade Level 2) Essential
Other Numeracy Functional Skills (Grade Level 2) Essential

Sandwell is a large, multicultural metropolitan borough situated in the heart of the Black Country, to the west of Birmingham, within the West Midlands conurbation and with a population of over 280,000. The Council is one of the largest employers in the Borough with employees in a variety of occupations, providing a comprehensive range of services. For more information about Sandwell Council's apprenticeship programme and our recruitment process please visit our YouTube channel. Find out more information on Sandwell's Values and Behaviours on the council's webpage. For more information on careers in local government you can view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide.

£12,313.60
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
Minimum Wage Rates

• Working week

Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.00pm. This is not a term time role, so you must be prepared to work when the school is also closed to students., You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

• training


• qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field


• industry or sector experience


Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant