Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Oak Wood Primary School are looking to recruit an ambitious, nurturing, and dedicated Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join their school family.

Central England Academy Trust is an expanding successful specialist setting for 264 children and young people aged 3 - 19, with a broad spectrum of special educational needs and learning disabilities. The schools share a site. There are 157 students within the Secondary school and 139 pupils in the Primary School.

Central England Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding children, promoting the welfare of all pupils, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for the successful candidates.

 The role will be based in the Primary School.

As a growing Multi Academy Trust we are looking for enthusiastic apprentices who aspire to be outstanding practitioners.

We believe that by working in our school you will be given the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills and experience that will allow you to be successfully employed in the future as a Teaching Assistant.

Are you passionate about education and learning? This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a vibrant and supportive team in an outstanding school, to train with us and further your career.

Day-to-day duties may involve:

●       Supervise and support the teaching activities of individuals or groups of children/young people to ensure their safety and facilitate in their physical and emotional development.

●       Monitor individual pupil’s progress, achievements, problems, condition and development needs reporting to the responsible teacher as appropriate

●       Assist the teacher in the development, delivery and implementation of Individual Education/Behaviour Plans and Personal Care Programmes for individuals or groups of children.

●       Prepare and deliver programmes to support Special Needs e.g. Read Write Inc, one to one tuition, interventions etc following the guidelines and training given under the guidance of the teacher.

●       Assist the teacher with the planning of learning activities in the classroom or designated areas preparing or modifying work for individuals or groups of pupils as directed.

●       Use strategies in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals

●       Provide support for local and national learning strategies e.g. English, Mathematics, Early years.

●       Assist with the implementation of programs designed by other professionals such as Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language therapists.

●       Assist the teacher with the administration of baselines and other assessments.

●       Support the use of computing in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use.

●       To prepare and maintain equipment and teaching resources for lessons and activities including the control of stock within the classroom

●       Prepare/clear classroom as directed before and after lessons, including the preparation of visual aids, and the display and presentation of pupil’s work.

●       Participate in personal and professional development activities to meet the changing demands of the job and encourage and support other staff in their development and training.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

●       Confident building and maintaining relationships with young children

●       Works well with other people

●       Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks set

●       Able to work using own initiative

●       Able to communicate effectively in spoken or written form

If you are, then we can offer:

·       An opportunity to work in a ‘good’ Ofsted (2018) rated school

• A nurturing group of staff, who are committed to achieving high standards for our pupils and students.

• A strong ethos and collaborative working.

• Dedicated teaching assistants and pastoral support.

• A rigorous induction programme.

• Opportunities for quality professional development.

Benefits Provided by Employer:

• Benefits for the role, include paid holiday, free parking, pension scheme,

Future Prospect: Potential permanent position within the school, following a successful apprenticeship.

Benefits Provided by Training Provider:

• Bespoke work-based tuition and additional learning support where necessary.

• Access to TOTUM student discount.

• Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes: Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling.

Training to be provided: Training for this qualification will be provided by ourselves at SCCU Group, an Ofsted good training provider. Our tuition is all delivered in the workplace and bespoke to your particular role.

• Teaching Assistant Level 3 Standard, 18 months practical with an additional 2 months End Point Assessment period.

• Functional Skills in Maths, and English (if required).

Working Week and Hours: Monday to Friday term time only plus 5 training days, contracted to 37 hours a week in order to meet the training criteria. This includes paid study time.

Salary: £6.40 an hour for the first 12 months then National Minimum Wage for age

Address: Morris Drive, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 4QH

Website: www.oakwoodschools.co.uk

Start date: October/November 2024