Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Oasis Clarksfield

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Grasmere Rd, Oldham, OL4 1NG

Closes in 3 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2024

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working individual to join Clarksfield Primary team. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will gain many new skills to help you develop throughout the apprenticeship.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Increases to NMW after 12 months

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (shifts TBC)

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 30 September

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

1

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

During your time as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will be based in a classroom environment and will help support the young learners within their lessons and also will be involved in planning lessons. Your day to day duties will include:

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Participating in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager
  • To support learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the direction of the teacher

Where you’ll work

Grasmere Rd, Oldham

OL4 1NG

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.

    • Your training plan

    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).

    Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

    More training information

    No college! 20% off the job training during working hours.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4 or above (Level 2))
    • Maths (grade 4 or above (Level 2))

    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
    • Customer care skills
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    About this company

    Oasis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Oasis Academy Clarksfield is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. We create a thriving academy that is that the heart of our community , committed to developing successful learners who are fully equipped for life in the 21st Century. Their academy will be a happy, vibrant and caring learning environment where risk taking and challenge is encouraged.

    After this apprenticeship

    Pass the level 3 qualification and permanent position.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Charlie Seaman

    charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274937.

    Apply now

    Closes in 3 days (Monday 23 September at 11:59pm)

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