Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

TA Apprentice

Salary:                 NMW for Apprentice £5.28 per hour (rising after completion of first year)

Start Date:         September 2023

Duration:            Two Years (duration of Apprenticeship)

Contract:            37 hours per week, Term Time Only and inclusive of INSET Days

Benefits Include:             

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Health & Wellbeing Provision
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Free Parking
• Good Transport Links

CEO: Mr TB Tapping

Headteacher: Mr P Mitchell

The School

Joseph’s Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

As a growing and now oversubscribed Catholic secondary school, we are proud of the academic achievements of our students at all key stages, but we also have a clear focus on developing the ‘whole child’. Our Catholic ethos is at the heart of our school community, and strengthens us in all that we do. Also, our FLAME character development programme keeps our focus firmly on developing children holistically, while supporting staff and students’ wellbeing.

Our September 2022 Ofsted inspection report said:

‘St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, Hebburn is a Good school where pupils value their teachers and the Leadership team invests time in all staff, ensuring they feel supported with their workload and wellbeing.’

‘All pupils, including those with special education needs and/or disabilities, benefit from studying an ambitious curriculum and from having dedicated lessons that help them to develop as individuals.’

‘There is a settled atmosphere in lessons and around school, and lessons are purposeful.’ 

The Role 

As a Teaching Assistant within St Joseph’s Catholic Academy, no two days are ever the same. Whether you are working on a 1:1 basis, or in small groups providing interventions sessions with targeted students, you will have a pivotal role in the development of our students both academically and personally.

Through the Apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to work with a large number of teaching and student support staff, who are able to provide you with excellent knowledge and experience across all areas of student development and education.

With a dedicated School Mentor, you will be able to develop your own pedagogy and explore different areas of student support including Literacy, Numeracy and SEMH amongst others. The Apprenticeship itself is remote and allows for flexibility in learning styles and approaches with a Learning Mentor available to support you with all academic tasks required.

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please complete the application pack which includes;

• Application Form
• Recruitment Monitoring Form
• Consent to Obtain References

All applications must be sent to office@stjosephs.uk.net by 9am on Friday 30th June. Emailed applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted. For enquiries regarding this role, please contact the School Business Manager vhenry@stjosephs.uk.net.

Interviews will take place week commencing 10th July 2023.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures. Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.