Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Birmingham is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity as a Teaching Assistant. You will support experienced teachers in providing education to children, especially those with special educational needs. You will engage closely with various learning activities while pursuing a Level 3 qualification. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, be organised, and demonstrate a caring attitude. This is a 16-month training program provided by LMP Education, with online education integrated with the school experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed attitude.
• Good organisation and attention to detail.
• Confidence in your ability and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience working with children is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Help raise attainment and encourage pupil independence.
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities within the classroom.
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Apply behaviour management strategies in line with organisational policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in a vibrant primary school environment while studying towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. As an apprentice, you\'ll work closely with experienced teachers and staff to support pupils, particularly those with special educational needs (SEN).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning activities across classes, groups, or individual pupils with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
• Help raise attainment and encourage pupil independence
• Support children\'s emotional, social, and physical well-being
• Promote inclusion and equal opportunities within the classroom
• Assist with planning and delivering engaging learning activities
• Work under the guidance of class teachers, SEN coordinators, and your line manager
• Complete training and coursework as part of your apprenticeship journey
• Potentially support the personal care of pupils with SEND, such as meal and snack times, washing hands, toilet training, etc., and 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

Qualifications and Personal Qualities

• GCSE in Maths and English (grade 4) or equivalent
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, punctual, and committed attitude
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence in your ability and a willingness to learn
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)
• Personal Qualities: Kind, caring, and compassionate nature
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Responsible, punctual, and dependable
• Positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental
• Patience

About Oasis Academy Blakenhale

Oasis Academy Blakenhale is a welcoming and inclusive academy for children aged 2-11. We believe that at Oasis Academy Blakenhale, every single child matters and is valued. We offer equality of opportunity whilst also taking into account individuality. We aim to encourage and support children to enjoy school and to develop the skill of independent learning as part of fostering a culture of life-long growth. We strive to provide an environment in which children are safe, able to achieve and can therefore achieve their potential. We actively encourage parents, the extended family and community members to work with the academy to support their children. Oasis Academy Blakenhale is driven by a powerful ethos which aspires to treat everyone inclusively and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to education. As well as continuing to build a strong school and deliver a first-class education, it is also our desire to build an interconnected community, recognising that educational needs do not exist in isolation from the needs of the whole person.

Duration and Training

• Expected Duration: 16 months
• Training Provider: LMP Education
• All training will be delivered online alongside the placement at the school