Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Hadley (Primary)

About the employer:

Hadley is an all-through family school, where children at every key stage from ages 2 to 19 learn well and make great progress. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and championing the gifts and talents of every individual.  The happiness, care and wellbeing of all our children is central to our approach and enables everyone at Hadley to thrive in a safe and secure environment.

We have an established culture of high expectations, where children are taught well and encouraged to develop both academically and culturally.  Having such a well-rounded learning experience is central to our purpose as it is this that enables our children to be aspirational for themselves, their families and their community. 

Overview of role:

As part of supporting students with Additional Educational Needs (AEN), the role involves contributing to the overall provision and resources available for these students. A key responsibility is to assist in raising the achievement levels of AEN students, ensuring they meet or exceed expected progress. Additionally, the role focuses on promoting the well-being of AEN students within the Academy environment. An essential duty is to promote and safeguard the welfare of all children that you teach or interact with, maintaining a safe and supportive atmosphere for their development. This work also extends to contributing to the daily operations of the Academy when necessary.

Key details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday (shifts tbc), 37 hours per week


• Term-time only (39 weeks per year)


• Wage: £7.55 per hour


• Location: Oasis Academy Hadley, South St, Enfield EN3 4PX

Apprenticeship details:

• Qualification: Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification 


• Duration of course: 16 months


• Training Provider: LMP Education (Rated No 1 Training Provider in the UK!)


• All learning delivered online/ remotely alongside role.

Full Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive culture within the Academy, ensuring diversity is recognized and respected.


• Raise student achievement by developing outstanding Phase 1 practices in collaboration with class teachers.


• Contribute to the Academy’s vision, values, and aims while adhering to professional standards.


• Assist with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Education, Health Care Plans, and Pastoral Support Programmes (PSPs).


• Support teachers in planning, delivering, and evaluating differentiated lessons.


• Develop and adapt resources for identified students.


• Work with small groups or individual students on literacy and numeracy support.


• Listen to students read and observe their performance, reporting back to teachers.


• Maintain student records and assist with reviewing IEPs and PSPs.


• Support students during Academy and public exams.


• Clear away materials after lessons.


• Act as the Key Person for an assigned group, keeping records to inform planning and sharing progress with parents and staff.


• Monitor and report student progress to parents under the class teacher’s direction.


• Assist in the physical management of students and encourage their independence and confidence.


• Help with lunchtime clubs, attend to students in distress or accidents, and escort them on educational visits.


• Foster positive relationships with parents and carers.


• Attend training sessions, team meetings, and participate in the Performance Management process.


• Complete routine administrative tasks as required.

Skills & Personal Qualities:

• Good organizational skills, ability to show initiative


• Good communication skills


• Good ICT skills


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Ability to reflect


• Ability to demonstrate patience with firmness


• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children


• Ability to maintain confidentiality


• Emotional resilience in working in a range of challenging situations


• Willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviors that flow from the Oasis ethos

Qualifications Requirements:

• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) English (Grade 4) essential


• GCSE or equivalent (Functional skills) Maths (Grade 4) essential

Next steps & Pre-employment checks:

• Permitting you’re eligible for the role) Please expect to receive contact from our LMP Education Recruitment team, to discuss your application further.


• Additionally, please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, DBS checks and references will be obtained as part of your enrolment.

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