Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship – Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join Ormiston Ilkeston’s Academy. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship. If you are looking to start a career apply now Key Details Salary: £6.40p/h increases to NMW after 12 months Working hours: Monday to Friday (Shifts TBC) 37 hours per week Location: King George Avenue, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5HS Apprenticeship Details - 16 months expected duration to complete, working towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification. (All learning is delivered online/ remote). Training Provider: LMP Education (rated 1st best UK training provider) If you are someone that is passionate about education, enjoys working with young people and is determined to make a real difference to the children we have in our care, then this could be the job for you. This is an exciting time to be joining our Academy – Ofsted rated Good following our recent inspection. The purpose of this recruitment is to increase the provision for our SEND Team. As a key member of our Academy, you will have personal skills strongly aligned to the values and drive of our Academy. · Providing essential support to address the needs of students in overcoming barriers to learning by providing the resources needed to group or individual students as required by the SENDCo. · We are looking for brilliant individuals to join this forward-thinking Academy and develop the quality of teaching and learning in our SEND department. · We are seeking to employ staff who have a thirst to develop young people and build teams committed to academic and pastoral success. We prioritise and cultivate a sense of belonging for all and believe in development over judgement and a philosophy of continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in influencing positive learning outcomes for our students. We are research led and evidenced informed. We have 980 students currently on roll between 11-16 yrs. Desired skills: · Achieved GCSE grade C/4 or above in English & Maths · Experience of the role of a TA (paid or voluntary) · Good working knowledge of the national curriculum · Good numeracy and literacy skills · Good administrative, organisational and computer skills · Competent with computers and other technology Personal qualities: · Enthusiastic, and have an interest in working with children · A team player · Reliable, committed, and punctual · Professional, organised, and attention to detail · Confidence in your own ability to want to learn and develop About the Employer Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits LMPEducation