Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Summary

Join SEE Oldham as a Teaching Assistant Apprentice working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. You will support learners with a range of social, emotional and educational needs, including 1-to-1 support once qualified.

Annual wage

£14,560.00 a year

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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course

Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Hours

Monday to Friday (Term-time)

8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Approx. 35 hours per week plus required inset days.

Duration

18 Months

Positions available

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice at SEE Oldham, you will work alongside experienced practitioners to support learners in and out of the classroom environment, helping them access learning and develop confidence, independence and personal skills.

Your duties will include:

Supporting learners within small group and 1-to-1 situations as your skills develop
Assisting teachers in delivering personalised learning activities across core subjects and vocational options
Contributing to the development and implementation of individual support plans
Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional self-regulation through structured approaches
Building respectful and supportive relationships with learners, staff and families
Supporting learners’ emotional wellbeing and social development
Helping prepare classroom resources and learning environments
Observing, recording and reporting on learner progress to teachers and tutors
Supporting transitions within the day and aiding engagement in core and vocational curriculum areas

SEE’s curriculum emphasises personalised learning pathways including emotional literacy and life skills as well as academic and vocational choices suited to each learner’s needs.

Where you’ll work

SEE Oldham, Argent House, Shaw Rd, Oldham OL1 4AW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Teaching Assistant – Level 3

Your training plan

Structured workplace learning and coaching
Development of strategies to support learners with additional needs
Safeguarding, behaviour management and professional practice development

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (required)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Good communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with young people
Organisational and teamwork ability
Patience, empathy and resilience
Basic IT skills

Other requirements

Caring, supportive and professional
Patient and calm under pressure
Motivated to support learners with personalised needs
Reliable and committed to learner progress

Flexible and adaptable

About this company

SEE Oldham is a small, nurturing educational setting dedicated to providing highly personalised learning experiences that meet the unique needs of each learner. The curriculum is designed around developing emotional literacy, life-skills and core academic knowledge while building confidence and resilience in learners with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Staff work closely with learners to ensure individual success through tailored programmes, pastoral support and creative and vocational opportunities. As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you’ll be part of a supportive team making a real difference in the lives of young people.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, opportunities may include: