Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Ormiston Academies Trust; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Wodensborough Ormiston Academy, part of Ormiston Academies Trust, is seeking a proactive Learning Support Assistant to join our SEND team. You will support teachers and learners, contributing to an inclusive learning environment and helping students engage with lessons.

The role includes undertaking a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship delivered by our trusted provider, developing skills to support diverse needs and promote social mobility across the academy community.

Qualifications

• Interest in supporting diverse learners and inclusivity.
• Willingness to complete the Teaching Assistant apprenticeship through the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and designated staff to enable student access to learning.
• Provide care, supervision and targeted learning support for groups and individuals, including SEND.
• Contribute to the academy’s values and inclusive culture.

Skills

Teaching Assistant apprenticeship

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for individuals to to work as part of Wodensborough Ormiston Academy's learning support team while completing the relevant Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard. We are looking for someone who believes (as we do!) that whatever your starting point in life, this should not dictate your future destination. We want someone who believes in social mobility. Someone so passionate about inclusivity that they can instill, within our pupils, an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting!

This role would suit an enthusiastic individual who is looking to join a team of like-minded individuals to play a key role in being part of our SEND team and to support teachers and other designated staff in helping students access learning, participate successfully in academy life and develop increasing independence. In addition, we are looking for someone who can provide appropriate care, supervision and learning support for individual students and groups, including students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The successful candidate will also contribute to the values, ethos and inclusive culture of the Academy, helping students to believe, achieve and succeed. a A core purpose of this role will be to undertake a Teaching Assistant qualification delivered by the Trust's preferred apprenticeship provider.

About the Academy

We are a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 mainstream school with the additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions, for young people on the autistic spectrum, and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have also developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs. Furthermore, our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.

We are an outward facing school and work closely with our local community - families, schools, businesses and community groups, with whom we share a common priority - our pupils are front, back and centre of every single decision we make at WOA.

At WOA, we believe that every child has the potential to achieve and we expect nothing but the best for each and every one of our students. Through our curriculum, we aim to provide an excellent education for all our students; an inclusive education which raises aspirations and brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in education and later life. Our curriculum is progressive and designed to provide children with the core knowledge they need for success along their learning journey.

We have a team of dedicated, specialist curriculum, SEND and student welfare staff who work together to ensure that the needs of each individual child can be met. Every single member of our team teaches at Wodensborough and this includes the Principal. We passionately believe that good teaching plays one of the most important roles in shaping and creating successful futures for our young people.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We believe that we all have an important part to play in raising standards. We truly believe that what we do in our classrooms changes lives. Why not come in, meet the team and join us on our journey?

For an informal tour of the Academy please contact us to book your chosen time and day!