Apprentice Learning Assistant

We are looking for an Apprentice Learning Assistant to join our team here at Purple Oaks Academy!

Working towards a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Standard, you will assist the class teacher to provide high quality teaching and learning support to pupils.

• Supervising the activities of individuals or groups of pupils
• Assisting pupils with a variety of personal self-help skills
• Ensuring the health and safety of all pupils at all times
• Assisting pupils in the use of all classroom resources
• Preparing curriculum equipment and learning resources for the classroom

• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to form good working relationships within a professional environment
• An understanding and awareness of the complex needs of the academy’s pupils
• A hands‑on and practical approach to work

• Full training for your role within the Trust
• Continuous support with both your qualification and work tasks

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

Our purpose‑built building opened in January 2018 and provides 100 places for students (3‑18) with a diagnosis of autism and/or Severe Learning Difficulties. The academy is very popular and currently has 117 students on roll from Reception to Year 13. Our students have a complex range of needs and cover a full breadth of academic ability. We teach our students in small classes of 8‑10 students with high levels of adult support.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education". We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.