Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship SEND - Oasis Academy Oldham

Full Job Description

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship SEND - Oasis Academy Oldham

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: 19 Nov 2023

Apprenticeship summary

Annual wage - £10,296

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

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

Total hours per week: 37.5 hours a week

Expected duration- 16 Months

Possible start date- 20 Nov 2023

What will the apprentice be doing?

• 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?

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant standard qualification
• 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

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• Potential full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.

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, pupils 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

The vision at Oasis Academy Oldham is about ‘creating a community of choices and chances. We work together to create opportunities for our young people. Our curriculum is broad, balanced and diverse and provides our students with a range of choices that will enable them to achieve their full potential. We work tirelessly to create a positive learning culture that ensures equality of opportunity for all. Our culture of high expectations permeates academy life helping students to develop the necessary academic habits and personal qualities to become model citizens. We focus on character development ensuring we support our young people to become individuals who show respect, believe in themselves and others and inspire members of the community. Our character development programme centres around the Oasis 9 Habits enabling our students to become the best versions of themselves. Our first-class pastoral care ensures our young people are looked after. We recognise the need to afford people chances and it is our firm belief that through feeling safe, healthy and happy our students will take full advantage of our curriculum.

Employer

Oasis Community Learning

Address

• 654 Hollins Road
• Oldham
• OL8 4JZ

Contact

Lauren Johnson