Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) - Oasis Silvertown – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

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.

Annual wage: £12,313.60 a year
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Training course: Teaching assistant (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday (term time only). Hours to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
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

Responsibilities will include:

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

Where you’ll work

Oasis Silvertown

303 N Woolwich Rd

London

E16 2BB

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 work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months
Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK)
All online/ remote learning, no classroom or college day release
An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Our vision is underpinned by our Oasis Silvertown values: be proud, be professional, be nice, be independent, be resilient. We call these our Silvertown 5 "Be" values.

https://www.oasisacademysilvertown.org/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The right candidate may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship

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 VAC1000284176.

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Closes in 26 days (Wednesday 20 November at 11:59pm)

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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship (SEND) - Oasis Silvertown

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