Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Academy Hobmoor

Full Job Description

Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Academy Hob moor

To work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, for specified periods of time.

Closing date: 20 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage -£9,609.60 a year- £5.50 ph

Working week Monday - Friday - 8:00am till 4:00pm

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration -16 Months

Apprenticeship level

Advanced
Level 3 (A level)

What will the apprentice be doing?

Responsibilities will include:
• The post holder is responsible to their line manager and to the Phase Leader for their duties, responsibilities, and tasks
• The post holder will adhere to the school’s values and vision; abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality
• The post holder undertakes support for the teachers of the children within the school and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those pupils as well as the general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Headteacher
• The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children’ achievement
• The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within their session, class or groups, ensuring that children’s safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do

• To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils /groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils including the provision of detailed and specialist skills/knowledge in particular areas
• To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching, and assessment cycle
• To supervise and lead groups of children (including during lunchtime)
• To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school
• Through reflective practice, support a creative inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices
• To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning
• To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning
• To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators who are

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months
• Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK)
• All online/ remote learning, no class room or college day release. An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as a Teaching Assistant.

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above or equivalent) essential

Things to consider

DBS will be submitted before starting employment with the academy. We will also require X2 reference contacts.

About the employer

Oasis Academy Hobmoor is an inclusive academy for children aged between 3 and 11, committed to delivering first class-education and playing an active role in the local community. Oasis Academy Hobmoor is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone equally and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. As well as continuing to build a strong school and deliver a first-class education, it is also our desire to build an interconnected community, recognising that educational needs do not exist in isolation from the needs of the whole person.

Employer

Oasis Community Learning

Address

• Hobmoor Primary School
• Wash Lane
• Birmingham
• B25 8FD

Contact

Lauren Johnson

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)