Job Description
Rivington & Blackrod High School
Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship
We have an exciting opportunity for a new Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our school
Duration: Fixed-term 16 month contract
Workplace: Rivington & Blackrod High School, Rivington Lane, Rivington, Bolton BL6 7RU
Working Hours: 30 hours per week Mon-Fri, term-time plus 5 days, 8:30am – 3:15pm
Salary: £6 per hour, which equates to £8,028 for working term time only plus 5 days (the salary is paid evenly each month over the whole year)
Overview:
This is a 16 month fixed-term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school.
You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification across a duration of 16 months. All course / assignments will be completed online via Smart Assessor Platform. You will have an allocated tutor through our external apprenticeship provider, LMP Education, who will support you throughout the apprenticeship, along with support from the school.
This role is an ideal foundation for anyone considering a career either as a Teaching Assistant or Classroom Teacher. You will be based in a classroom environment and the main focus of your role will be providing support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways.
About the school:
Website: www.rbhs.co.uk
Rivington and Blackrod High School is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty. We are located close to the M61 and M60 motorway network, and have free car parking. For more information about the benefits of working at Rivington and Blackrod High School, please click here.
The school has strong links with the local community with a heritage of over 450 years and is successful and popular with parents. You will be joining a staff team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community committed to young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions.
We strive to meet the needs of every learner; drive them, motivate them and support them to achieve. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.
Rivington & Blackrod is part of the Leverhulme Academy Trust and we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
Things to consider
• All apprentices require an Enhanced DBS check before the commencement of the role due to working with children.
• Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training which is part of their apprenticeship
• Interview Process: you will be called for an initial screening call, if selected you will then be interviewed in person (you will need to complete an application form through the school’s website).
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.