Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship at Oatlands Infant School

We are an innovative, inclusive Infant School just outside central Harrogate, North Yorkshire. We provide experience-led education for 270 pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2, before transition to the local Junior School, and are part of the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust.

• Salary: £7.55 an hour, Automatic pay increase after one year on programme for 19+ year olds
• Working Week:
  Monday to Friday - 8.50am - 3.20pm (30 minutes lunch break)
• Hours:
  
  30 hours per week
• Duration: 18 months
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification
• Online training supported by our dedicated tutor
• Location:
  
  Hookstone Road, Harrogate, HG2 8BT

Throughout the program, you will develop a diverse skill set that will empower you to make a meaningful difference in students' lives.

• Work 1:1 with pupils in Reception, Year 1 and/or Year 2 to support learning and development
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, tasks and routines under the guidance of the class teacher
• Support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development in a nurturing and inclusive environment
• Help pupils to engage positively with learning and build confidence and independence
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs
• Communicate effectively with children, parents/carers and school staff
• Work closely with class teachers and other professionals to ensure consistent support
• Contribute to a safe, supportive and well‑organised learning environment
• Take part in training and professional development provided by the school
• Follow school policies, safeguarding procedures and confidentiality requirements
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, empathy, resilience and a willingness to learn within an educational setting

• GCSE English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable
• GCSE Maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or Level 2 equivalent) desirable

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Pre‑employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment the company completes digitalised right‑to‑work checks and DBS applications via an external provider – 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.