Teaching Assistant apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Oldham
OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
Greater Manchester (OL8 4JZ)
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 24 September 2026
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Summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people? Oasis Academy Oldham are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the classroom while working towards a qualification.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Wage rises to National Minimum Wage after 12 months if over 19 years old.
- Training course
- Teaching assistant (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday - Term time only.
Total hours 37.5 (daily hours to be confirmed).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 19 October 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Provide support for class teachers and help students with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom and, where appropriate, contribute to the day-to-day running of the Academy
- To contribute to the provision for students within a class or year group
- To contribute to the raising of the achievement of students in a class or year group and support them in making expected or better progress
- To organise and manage interventions etc.
- To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of students within the Academy
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of students you teach or students in the Academy
- Responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected
- Raise pupil achievement by developing outstanding practice in liaison with the class teacher
- Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes
- To supervise students during unstructured times
Where you'll work
Hollins Road
Oldham
Greater Manchester
OL8 4JZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
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.
- 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.
Training schedule
Teaching Assistant level 3
Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
Tutor support via online platform Bud
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Other requirements
Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About this employer
Oasis Oldham is a vibrant and inclusive learning community, dedicated to providing outstanding education and support for every student. As part of the Oasis family of academies, we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where young people can thrive academically, socially, and personally.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent role considered on completion of the apprenticeship.
Higher level teaching assistant apprenticeship available.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Louise
louise.mcmeechan@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000055326.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)