Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Is teaching a route that you’re passionate about?

Can you easily commute to Oldham?

A Great opportunity has opened up for level 3 teaching assistant apprenticeships based in a well established school in the Oldham area. A multi academy trust consisting of 4 schools, all of which cater to children with various physical and mental disabilities between the ages of 4-19. Our client is looking for 15 Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join their schools, and help create amazing opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your role will include:

• Helping the class teacher to prepare lessons for the day/next day
• Supporting the classroom during lesson time
• Working with the Subject/Phase Leader to target areas for improvement
• Recording and reporting pupils progress and achievements
• Assisting teachers with extra-curricular activities
• To build a relationship of trust with every pupil of every age in order to help them achieve their full potential.
• To help the teacher with preparation, encourage the children, work with children on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
• Ensuring classrooms are kept in a safe condition for learning
• Maintaining and arranging the orderly and secure storage of resources
• Participating in After School and Holiday club activities

Desired Skills

For this Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, they are looking for someone who can:

• Work with both pupils and co-workers
• Must be able to pass a CRB check
• Able to take on multiple tasks
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Support with pupil’s care when necessary
• Build positive relationships with the pupils
• Bring a professional approach and personality to work

Personal Qualities

The successful Teaching Assistant Apprentices will be:

• Willing to help others
• Friendly with both children and staff
• Punctual and reliable
• Coming to work everyday with a positive work ethic
• Hardworking and willing to go the extra mile

Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A – C (9 – 4) including Maths and English are required.

For the right candidates, a full time permanent role may be available upon completion of the Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship, which is a highly recognised and transferable qualification.

Our training provider is one of the leading training providers in the North West. A tutor will come to the workplace and work with you on a one – to – one basis, and help you towards completing you Level 3 advanced Teaching Assistant qualification.