Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Hadley

About the Employer 

Hadley is an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make great progress. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual.  The happiness, care and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment.

We have an established culture of high expectations, where children are taught well and encouraged to develop both academically and culturally.  Having such a well-rounded learning experience is central to our purpose as it is this that enables our children to be aspirational for themselves, their families and their community.

About the role

Key details:

• Working week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm, 37 hours per week, Term time only
  
• Wage: £9.30 per hour 
  
• Location: South Street, Enfield, Greater London, EN3 4PX
• Apprenticeship Standard: Level 3 Teaching Assistant
• Duration: 16 months

Overview of the role:

As part of supporting pupils with Additional Educational Needs (AEN), the role involves contributing to the overall provision and resources available for these pupils in the primary part of the school. A key responsibility is to assist in raising the achievement levels of AEN students, ensuring they meet or exceed expected progress. Additionally, the role focuses on promoting the well-being of AEN students within the Academy environment. An essential duty is to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children that you teach or interact with, maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for their development. This work also extends to contributing to the daily operations of the Academy when necessary.

Key responsibilities: 

• Promote a positive culture within the Academy, ensuring diversity is recognized and respected.
• Raise student achievement by developing outstanding practices in collaboration with class teachers.
• Contribute to the Academy’s vision, values, and aims while adhering to professional standards.
• Assist with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Education, Health Care Plans, and Pastoral Support Programmes (PSPs).
• Support teachers in planning, delivering, and evaluating differentiated lessons.
• Develop and adapt resources for identified students.
• Work with small groups or individual students on literacy and numeracy support.
• Listen to students read and observe their performance, reporting back to teachers.
• Maintain student records and assist with reviewing IEPs and PSPs.
• Support students during Academy and public exams.
• Clear away materials after lessons.
• Act as the Key Person for an assigned group, keeping records to inform planning and sharing progress with parents and staff.
• Monitor and report student progress to parents under the class teacher’s direction.
• Assist in the physical management of students and encourage their independence and confidence.
• Help with lunchtime clubs, attend to students in distress or accidents, and escort them on educational visits.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Attend training sessions, team meetings, and participate in the Performance Management process.
• Complete routine administrative tasks as required
  

Apprenticeship Summary:

• You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months!
• Training provider: LMP Group: https://lmp-group.co.uk/
  
• All online/remote learning, no classroom or college day release
• An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship!

About the Candidate 

Skills & Personal Qualities Required:

• Good organisational skills, ability to show initiative
• Good communication skills
• Good ICT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to reflect
• Ability to demonstrate patience with firmness
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Emotional resilience in working in a range of challenging situations
• Willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours that flow from the Oasis ethos
  

Qualifications Required:

• GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) essential
• GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) essential

Other things to consider: 

• You will be required to provide the details of two references before proceeding to interview stage. 

Apprenticeship Overview

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

Next steps & Pre-employment checks

• (Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.
• You will be required to complete an application form as part of Oasis Academy's safer recruitment process
• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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