Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Introduction

Oakington Manor is a large, exciting, 3 form entry, primary school with over 700 pupils. We are looking for 5 Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our team, where you will support educators in creating a positive and effective learning environment, contributing to the overall development of a dynamic educational experience.

About the Employer

Oakington Manor is a large exciting 3 form entry primary school with over 700 pupils. We are located in Wembley, London's most ethnically diverse borough in the shadows of the iconic Wembley stadium arch. Oakington Manor has recently turned into an academy as of April 2016 and is now part of Excellence in Education along with our federated school Furness Primary School.

What You'll Do

Working as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice you will:

• Raise standards of achievement for students by providing support through 1-1 and group activities, whilst additionally supporting teaching staff
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement of self-reliance
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils within the classroom
• Support programmes for teaching literacy and numeracy and assist pupils to access the full curriculum
• Supervise pupils in the playground and organise playtime activities
• Ensure the physical welfare of pupils, assist pupils with their physical needs as appropriate, and agreed
• Where necessary, support with extracurricular activities ranging from breakfast and lunch clubs to sports days and school trips

Training Outcome

• Upon completing a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship, individuals can progress to become Specialist Teaching Assistants, specialising in areas like special education behaviour management
• Attaining a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) role is another option, involving increased responsibilities in classroom management and lesson planning
• Some Teaching Assistants may pursue further qualifications and transition into teaching through programmes like PGCE or SCITT

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Organisation skills
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - A-C / 9-4
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - A-C / 9-4

Course Information

Course: Teaching assistant (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Education and early years

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.45am - 3.30pm. With a half-hour unpaid lunch break. During school term time only.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Number of Positions Available: 5

Training Provider: SUTTON LONDON BOROUGH COUNCIL