Apprentice Service Improvement Assistant

You will work alongside the Education and SEND Service Improvement Teams to support services within the Education Division. You will also contribute to the core work of the Education Service Improvement Team to support traded services with our Services to Schools portal.

• Personal attributes such as excellent timekeeping and attendance, reliable, good communication skills, can work as part of a team and/or use their own initiative.
• Attained Level 2 qualifications in Maths & English (equivalent to a GCSE grade 4 / C or above).
• Willingness and ability to undertake formal training relating to successful achievement of your trainee / apprenticeship.
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for the apprenticeship applied for.
• Have a flexible approach towards your work location, hours of work and duties.
  
  We truly value our apprentices and recognise that they enable us to identify new talent, build new skills in our workforce, increase diversity, and help deliver our ambitious plans. Newcastle is a great City, one that never stands still, that faces forward and embraces change. A City that makes history and shapes the future and we want you to be part of it.
  
  This apprenticeship role is working towards the full role of Service Improvement Assistant, N5 £26,873-£28,770 per annum.
• In year 1 you will be paid 60% of the salary rate, or National Minimum Wage (NMW), whichever is higher.
• In year 2 you will be paid 65% of the salary rate, or NMW, whichever is higher.
• Qualification: Business Admin Level 3
• Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
• Holidays: 25 days (including paid time off work to attend college)
• Contract type: Fixed term 2 years
If you are aged 16 or above and looking for a hands-on apprenticeship, then let us help kickstart your career within Newcastle City Council. Why work for Newcastle City Council? Newcastle is a fantastic city with a proud history, passionate people, and diverse communities. It is home to two internationally renowned universities, award winning cultural venues, elite sports institutions, outstanding schools and colleges, beautiful green parks, and iconic landmarks. You would be joining a Directorate and team that really tries, every single day in every single way, to put children and young people first.