Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Temple

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Manchester, M8 8SA

Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 September 2024

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Summary

The purpose of this role is 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.

Annual wage
£11,648 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£6.40 per hour

Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, shifts tbc, 35 hours per week.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 22 September

Duration

1 Year 6 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

  • Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst at the same time encouraging the pupils towards independence and accepting responsibility for their own behaviour
  • Establish a good relationship with pupils by using language and other communication skills that the pupils can understand and relate to
  • Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner
  • Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by the use of praise and encouragement
  • Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying particular attention to hygiene
  • To supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher
  • To assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher
  • To supervise and support the activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher
  • To undertake playground supervision during the mid-morning and/or afternoon breaks and to deal with unruly behaviour and where necessary, report difficulties to a member of the teaching staff. Supervise children in the dining area ensuring good standards of behaviour and manners and reporting any incidents of unacceptable behaviour to the Principal or other member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Work under the direction of the teacher to prepare and maintain an effective learning environment, by preparing work materials and apparatus and clearing up afterwards
  • Set out learning materials as directed by the teacher so that pupils are able to participate safely and effectively in the planned activities
  • To liaise regularly with the teacher and/or take part in planning meetings, inset days and any other meetings as required
  • Provide consistent and effective support for colleagues in line with the requirements and responsibilities of your role
  • To assist in the recording of lessons and assessment as required by the teacher
  • To take part in training activities offered by the Academy and the county to further knowledge
  • To take part in such activities, including swimming and outings, as may be required

Where you’ll work

Smedley Lane

Manchester

M8 8SA

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

    • You will be completing a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship with a SEND pathway
    • Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

     

    During this teaching assistant apprenticeship you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem which will play an integral part to pupils’ wellbeing. You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge. TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.

    • Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education – (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
    • Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability – (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
    • Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours – (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management).
    • Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology – (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
    • Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies – (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
    • Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment

     

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • 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
    • Team working
    • Creative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience

    Other requirements

    Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

    About this company

    Oasis Academy Temple converted to academy status in July 2018. As a large school, of approximately 700 pupils, our halls are rich with cultural diversity. In fact our children come from 23 different countries and between us all we can boast an impressive 27 different languages. Our motto and vision therefore feed into making sure that our family here at Oasis Academy Temple can live happily together and benefit from inclusive and supportive learning. 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.

    After this apprenticeship

    Future opportunities for progression.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    LET ME PLAY LIMITED

    Horiya

    horiya.haji@lmpeducation.org

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000274999.

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    Closes in 4 days (Friday 20 September at 11:59pm)

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