Teaching Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Academy Limeside Oasis Community Learning

We are seeking to appoint highly motivated people to join our School, working with students in mainstream lessons supporting them to access lessons and achieve their full potential. The ability to be flexible, as well as to build good working relationships with students and staff is a key requirement.

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Closing date: 05 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,609.60

    After 12 months of being on an apprentice wage this will then go up to minimum wage.

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday - hours between 8.00am - 4.00pm

    Total hours per week: 35.0

  • Expected duration

    16 Months

  • Possible start date

    06 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208847

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • To support students in their learning individually or in small groups as directed by the class teacher
  • To help raise standards of achievement for all students
  • To encourage the social and emotional development of students
  • To encourage students to participate in all aspects of school life
  • To help students to become more independent
  • To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students
  • To consistently promote positive values, attitudes and behaviour

The training you will be getting

The apprenticeship training will take place in house while you are at the workplace. We book once a month training session with your allocated tutor. This will be on a platform called Smart Assessor. Here your tutor will go through the modules and units of your course. 

We also have 6-8 weeks monthly review plans, this will be with yourself, line manager and tutor. 

The training you will be undertaking is Teaching Assistant Level 3. 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We are looking for someone who would like to gain experience and if you have been a super star throughout the apprenticeship course, then we will be looking at long term employment.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4 Grade or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4 Grade or above) Essential

Things to consider

Once successful we will need to submit off a DBS to make sure we are good to go! This can take a few weeks to come back so please be sure that the start date may change to later. This is all depending on how fast the DBS clears. This is something out of our control with timing.

About the employer

Imagine a stimulating place ringing with the sound of children’s laughter. See confident, reflective and playful learners, filled with their own sense of purpose and self-belief. Watch as they enjoy the challenge of new experiences, pose questions and solve problems. Listen in, as they discuss the skills they are using and plan what they need to do next. Admire the high levels of academic, sporting and artistic achievement, as everyone strives to be the best that they can. Notice how the needs, interests and talents of all, are valued and supported. Join us, in celebrating success at every level, as all learners discover and develop their own passions, potential and individuality. Prepare to take some risks as you take part in the creative breadth of exciting curriculum experiences. Hear the buzz of enthusiastic talk, generated by people of all ages learning from each other. See how learning extends beyond the school gates, to embrace the outdoors and wider community. Acknowledge, in particular, how learners draw appropriately on abundant ICT to enhance their achievements. Enjoy the security and the harmony of a group of people who nurture and care for each other. Sense their respect for people from different backgrounds and cultures, for society and for the natural world. Notice the exemplary behaviour, as learners assume responsibility for making choices and consider how their actions affect others. Watch as they are empowered to rise to any challenges in the future.

Employer

Oasis Community Learning

Address

Third Ave, Oldham

OL8 3SB

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Training

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Lauren Johnson

lauren.johnson@lmpeducation.org

Apprenticeship standard

Teaching assistant

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

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