Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people? Oasis Academy Oldham are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday - Term time only. 37.5 hours per week total. Daily hours to be confirmed.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 4 March
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Provide support for class teachers and help students with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom and, where appropriate, contribute to the day-to-day running of the Academy
* To contribute to the provision for students within a class or year group
* To contribute to the raising of the achievement of students in a class or year group and support them in making expected or better progress
* To organise and manage interventions etc.
* To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of students within the Academy
* To promote and safeguard the welfare of students you teach or students in the Academy
* Responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected
* Raise pupil achievement by developing outstanding practice in liaison with the class teacher
* Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes
* To supervise students during unstructured times
* Specific Responsibilities:
* Provide teaching support under the guidance of subject teachers, in small groups and, where necessary
* For individual pupils and/or students with SEND in order to aid the teaching of all curriculum subjects
* Assist in drawing up and undertaking the delivery of group or individual pupil learning programmes, either in withdrawal groups or within the classroom, to ensure delivery of the individual's targets, group targets and to support the meeting of whole school targets
* Assist the teacher with observation and monitoring of the progress of students, maintaining accurate records
* In order to ensure documentation of all students, especially those students with interventions
* Provide activities to promote positive behaviour patterns; raise self-esteem and improve independent working in students to assist in their education and growth
* Ensuring that all students are safely in the classroom at the beginning of the lesson
* Ensure that all pupils clearly understand the instructions for the work set
* Assist with the implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour
* Plans and Personal Care Programmes where necessary
* Supervise and support students, maintaining good order and discipline and ensuring their safety and access to learning
* Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
Where you’ll work
Hollins Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL8 4JZ
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Your training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
* Apply strategies to support and encourage the development of independent learners.
* Adapt communication strategies for the audience and context.
* Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.
* Adapt resources to support all learners.
* Communicate with teachers to ensure clarity of the TA’s role.
* Apply teaching strategies to deliver learning activities or interventions.
* Build relationships with learners, teachers, other professionals and stakeholders.
* Comply with legislation, guidance, and procedures for Prevent, safeguarding and health & safety.
* Support the well-being and mental health of learners.
* Observe, record, and report on learners in line with organisational procedures.
* Apply methods of formative assessment.
* Use up to date technology safely, to support learning.
* Encourage safe use of technology by learners.
* Adapt teaching strategies to support all learners (for example, scaffolding, open questioning).
* Identify and respond to pastoral and academic behaviours in learners.
* Provide feedback to learners.
Your training plan
* Teaching Assistant level 3 qualification
* 20% off the job training
* Tutor support via online platform
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental