Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Level 3 (Remote Training)

LMP Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Watermead is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a vibrant primary school setting in Sheffield. You will support Year 3 pupils in class and work toward your Level 3 qualification through a mainly online learning approach.

The role runs 37 hours per week with shifts Mon–Fri, and training is provided by LMP Education as the training provider. GCSE requirements apply, and training duration is 16 months.

Qualifications

• Must have GCSE Grade 4 / C or above in Math and English.
• 16 months expected duration to complete the apprenticeship.
• Learning delivered online/ remote.

Responsibilities

• Provide pupils with the level and type of support specified by the teacher, whilst encouraging independence and responsibility for behaviour.
• Establish a good relationship with pupils using language and other communication skills that pupils can understand.
• Encourage pupils to interact with each other in an appropriate and acceptable manner.
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with Academy policies by praise and encouragement.
• Help pupils with toileting and dressing, paying attention to hygiene.
• Supervise the children’s play involving toys and apparatus and role play under the direction of the teacher.
• Assist with language and other activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Supervise and support activities of individual and groups of children under the direction of the teacher.
• Undertake playground supervision during breaks and report difficulties to staff; supervise dining area and report incidents to the Senior Leadership Team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Good level of English

Education

GCSE Math/English

Job description

Oasis Academy Watermead is seeking a Teaching Assistant for a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a vibrant primary school setting in Sheffield. You will support Year 3 pupils in class and work toward your Level 3 qualification through a mainly online learning approach.

The role runs 37 hours per week with shifts Mon–Fri, and training is provided by LMP Education as the training provider. GCSE requirements apply, and training duration is 16 months.