Apprentice Teaching Assistant

Description:

Longhill High School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant apprentice to join the Learning Support team at Longhill High School. In the role 30 hours of your time will be working directly with the students at Longhill high School. This will allow you to learn and practice the skills you will gained from the remaining 6/7 hours of training you will receive from your apprenticeship provider.

On completion of the course, apprentices are awarded a level 3 Supported Teaching and Learning Certification.

The role would suit a school leaver or more experienced Teaching Assistant/Learning Support Assistant. The apprenticeship programme will offer you the chance to develop your skills and get ahead in your career. This role is ideal for those who genuinely have a passion for helping children, particularly with learning difficulties. Candidates who are appointed will receive full support and training from colleagues and teachers.

About the role

As well as the job related experience and apprenticeship qualification, you will receive all the benefits and opportunities of being an employee of Brighton & Hove City Council, one of the City’s largest employers. As an Apprentice, you are eligible for an apprentice NUS discount card and can take advantage of the Catch the bus4work scheme and bus travel discounts with Brighton & Hove buses. See https://www.buses.co.uk/students

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Lynne Foy Lfoy@longhill.org.uk

Branching questions can be found in the job pack and are central to your application. In the application form instead of candidates to writing supportive statement on how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification you should answer the branching questions in the job pack.

The school will shortlist for the role based on responses to these questions in addition to further information candidates provide in their employment and educational history.