Job Description

A Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant with Lodge Primary School is the perfect way to help you decide what job you may want in the future. The opportunity will provide real work experience at the same time as gaining qualifications. Duties include: supporting pupils 1-1 with complex and profound multiple learning needs, and assisting pupils with dress/changing for activities/ personal hygiene.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work As well as working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard, you will learn job-specific skills from experienced colleagues. Sandwell apprentices also participate in our bespoke 'Skills Academy' for apprentices. In addition to a workplace mentor you will receive support throughout your apprenticeship by a dedicated mentor from the Council's Apprenticeships team. Where you'll work Oak Lane West Bromwich B70 8PN

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English Language (grade A*-C/9-4 or L2 equivalent) Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or L2 equivalent) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Presentation skills Number skills Team working Creative Non judgemental Patience Motivational Professional Mature Flexible Willing to learn Outgoing Other You must be willing to shadow senior staff, attend relevant training and be flexible to support the needs of the post. You will need to have a due regard for Safeguarding and Child Protection, therefore you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check prior to commencing in the post. Annual leave must be taken outside of term time only.

Employer

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

West Bromwich, B70 8PN

Provider

SANDWELL COLLEGE

About Employer

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.