Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant
Closing in 3 days (29 June 2025 11:59 pm)
Job details
Salary: £10,956.00 Annually (Actual)
Employer: Avalon School
Location: Street, Somerset,
Contract type: Apprenticeship, Fixed term contract
Working pattern: Part time
Closing date: 29 June 2025 11:59 pm
About the job
Key information
Level 3 Apprentice Teaching Assistant required at Avalon school due to the continued growth of our school. Fixed term contracts with a start date of 2 September 2025.
32.5 hours per week 39 Weeks per year. (Term time plus INSET days)
Approximate annual salary £10,956 (monthly £913)
Avalon School is a Specialist School for students aged 11-19 situated in the town of Street. Our school vision is ‘Learning for Life’ – together with our parents and the learners themselves – we aim to teach skills for the whole of life. Experience is not essential but dedication, patience, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn is. We would love to hear from you if you think you could fulfil this post!
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
We are looking for talented apprentice teaching assistants to join our growing team of staff. If you feel you have what it takes to work with us and feel passionate about meeting the needs of our student’s, we would very much like to hear from you.
You will be expected to demonstrate:
- Excellent communication skills
- Resilience, flexibility, empathy and creativity
- An understanding of how children and young people with additional needs learn
- Good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills
- Have the ability to build professional, positive and trusting relationships with children, young people and families
Apprenticeship Summary :Level 3 Teaching Assistant Expected Duration 15-18 Months plus 3 months End Point Assessment
As your trusted provider, SS&L are committed to helping you manage the right level of course for your personal needs and skills development. Your employer will decide eligibility for the Standard however, SS&L have their own guidelines
Delivery will take place at either Taunton or Bridgwater Campus.
What is in it for me?
In return the school will offer the successful candidate:
- Full induction program and ongoing professional development
- Supportive staff team
- ‘My staff shop’ benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite subsidised café
- Provision of free tea/coffee for staff
- Wellbeing room and information on wellbeing approaches
- Access to Occupational Health Service
DBS check
This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references.
Supporting documents and information
Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford on 01278 496386.
Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines