Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant SEND Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Blakenhale

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in children's lives and looking to start a rewarding career in education?

Oasis Academy Blakenhale is seeking two motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant Apprentices to join our warm, inclusive, and supportive team. 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). You'll help create a positive, nurturing learning atmosphere where all children can thrive. You'll also benefit from on-the-job training, professional mentoring, and dedicated support to help you grow into a confident, skilled education professional.

Apprenticeship Details

• Apprenticeship Level: Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
  
• Expected Duration: 16 months
  
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week (shift times TBC)
  
• Hourly Wage: £8.58 per hour (first 12 months), then National Minimum Wage
• Location: Oasis Academy Blakenhale, Birmingham
• Start Date: November 2025
  
• Positions Available: 2

Key Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• 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, nappy changing, etc.

What We're Looking For

Desired Skills:

• A genuine passion for working with children
• 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

Desired Qualifications:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A*-C / 9-4, including English and Maths

Future Prospects

• Potential for full-time employment within the school or wider Oasis Academy Trust
• Excellent foundation for further study or progression to higher-level roles in education

Things to Consider

• This role requires an enhanced DBS check due to the nature of working with children
• Apprentices are paid for both their work hours and any training associated with the apprenticeship

About Oasis Academy Blakenhale

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Location: Homestead Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XG

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.

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