Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

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: 31.25 hours per week Mon-Fri, term-time plus 5 days, 8:30am – 3:15pm Salary: £8.00 per hour, which equates to £11,150 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: https://www.rbhs.co.uk/About-Us/Current-Vacancies/ 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 o