Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Oasis Academy Broadoak)

Full Job Description

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (Oasis Academy Broadoak) Part of Oasis Community Learning Trust

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant Apprentice to work within a classroom environment with SEN learners, supporting their education. You will help support the young learners within their lessons and provide support to the teachers.

Closing date: 04 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage -£10,158.72 a year

£5.50 per hour, 39 - 40 weeks per year pro-rata salary

Working week -Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration - 16 Months

Possible start date - 05 Dec 2023 (depending on DBS and references)

Apprenticeship level - Advanced

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Raise standards of achievement for all pupils
• Encourage pupils to become more independent learners
• Provide support for their emotional, social, and physical welfare
• Support the inclusion of pupils in all aspects of school life
• Work under the direction of the line manager, class teachers, and other staff to support the learning of whole classes, selected groups or individuals as instructed
• Study relevant qualifications while you earn
• Supervising class activities
• Assisting with young people’s learning experience
• Helping students who might need extra support
• Attending relevant academy meetings as required
• Respecting confidentiality at all times
• Participating in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with academy policies and help keep pupils on task
• Interact with and support pupils, according to individual needs and skills
• To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher
• Demonstrate a positive commitment to equality and diversity.

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

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard qualification
• Functional Skills in maths and English, if required 
• Employee Rights and Responsibilities 
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
• Amplify knowledge of safeguarding, and emergency procedures
• Increased mastery of the critical stages of child and adolescent development
• Enhance understanding of the types of influences that can affect this development
• How training will be delivered is to be confirmed.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry specific competence
• Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
• Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work

Desired skills and personal qualities

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Caring
• Reliable

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) essential

Things to consider

Let Me Play, LMP Education and Sporting Education are committed to antidiscrimination and equal opportunities for all. We are equally committed to Safer Recruitment Policies, Safeguarding, the Prevent Duty and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.

About the employer

Being part of the Oasis family of Academies, the overarching vision of our Academy is to provide 'Exceptional Education at the Heart of the Community'. We want to ensure that all of our young people, whatever their starting points or background, get the education they deserve - and they deserve nothing less than exceptional.

Employer

Oasis Community Learning

Address

• Norman Rd, Ashton-under-Lyne
• OL6 8QG

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant
Level 3 (A level)