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Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Shirley Park
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About the Role
To work under the instruction / guidance of teaching / senior staff to undertake work / care / support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area, for specified periods of time.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What You'll Do at Work
- The post holder is responsible to their line manager and to the Phase Leader for their duties, responsibilities, and tasks
- The post holder will adhere to the school’s values and vision, abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality
- The post holder undertakes support for the teachers of the children within the school and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those pupils, as well as the general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Headteacher
- The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children’s achievement
- The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within their session, class or groups, ensuring that children’s safety, well-being and welfare are at the forefront of all they do
- To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils / groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, including the provision of detailed and specialist skills / knowledge in particular areas
- To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching, and assessment cycle
- To supervise and lead groups of children (including during lunchtime)
- To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school
- Through reflective practice, support a creative, inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices
- To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning
- To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning
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Where You'll Work
47-49 Stroud Green Way
Croydon
CR0 7BE
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Training Course
Teaching assistant (level 3)
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What You'll Learn
Course Contents
- 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.
Training Schedule
Level 3 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification:
During this teaching assistant apprenticeship (Level 3) you will promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem, which will play an integral part in pupils’ well-being.
You will become an essential part in the learning environment for the classroom teacher and pupils. Working to ensure pupils thrive in a positive, nurturing and safe environment. It is an active role supporting the learner to access the curriculum and expand their knowledge.
TAs play a crucial role in supporting teachers and pupils. Your work can have a significant impact on the children's learning experiences, helping them to succeed academically and personally.
Milestones:
- Milestone 1. Keeping children safe in Education - (KCSIE Policy, child protection, safeguarding awareness, serious case reviews, health, safety and wellbeing legislation)
- Milestone 2. Professional Standards and Personal Accountability - (Relationships and Role Modelling, CPD and Personal development)
- Milestone 3. Child Development and Behaviours - (Child Development Practitioners, stages of development, Behaviour Management)
- Milestone 4. Curriculum and Technology - (School ICT Systems, using technology, National Curriculum key Stages)
- Milestone 5. Learning and Assessment Strategies - (Assessment procedures, feedback techniques, SEND Strategies and partnership working)
- Milestone 6. Prep for End Point Assessment
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Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
About Us
We are a co-educational, all-inclusive Primary Academy dedicated to transforming the lives of those within the community we serve. We have had an exciting journey to date. We are proud to walk through our halls and smile at our children and staff. It is within these walls that we see and will continue to see our young minds flourish and develop a life-long love for learning that we hope to instill in future cohorts to come. We are at the heart of an amazing community. A few minutes ride on the train into the centre of London.
https://www.oasisacademyshirleypark.org/ (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible full-time employment upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Contact Information
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Charlie Seaman
charlie.seaman@lmpeducation.org
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000051158.
Closes in 15 days (Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:59pm)
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