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Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship

OAKLANDS SEN SCHOOL BERKSHIRE LIMITED

LOCATION
📍 Hungerford, RG17 0YT
PAY
💶 Competitive
HOURS
⏰ 35 hours per week hrs/week
DURATION
📅 1 Year 6 Months
APPLY BY
SECTOR
Education and Early Years

Employer information

Requirements

Apprenticeship Standard: Teaching assistant (level 3) (Level 3) Desired skills: Organisation skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Caring

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About this apprenticeship

Job Purpose:
To support pupils with complex SEND in the classroom and during unstructured times, working under the direction of a class teacher and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves once trained, delivering planned interventions, supporting communication, behaviour, and engagement, and maintaining a consistent therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Classroom and Pupil Support:

Work closely with the teacher to implement planned learning activities and differentiated support
Use a range of communication approaches including PECS, Makaton, AAC, and visual schedules
Provide consistent, calm support to help pupils manage emotional regulation and transitions
Promote engagement in lessons through sensory strategies, movement breaks, and positive reinforcement
Assist pupils with personal care, eating, and mobility, as required

Therapeutic and Behavioural Support:

Implement strategies from the Zones of Regulation and other therapeutic frameworks
Support delivery of occupational and speech and language therapy targets
Contribute to the development and review of EHCPs, behaviour support plans, and pupil profiles
Actively reinforce the school's trauma-informed and autism-friendly approaches

Safeguarding and Wellbeing:

Follow Oaklands safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Supervise pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site activities
Support safe handling practices if trained and required
Monitor wellbeing and engagement, and report any concerns to the class teacher or DSL

Professional Responsibilities:
Model The Oaklands Way:

Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Commitment, and Creativity
Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
Reflect on practice and participate in CPD and school-wide training
Maintain accurate records as directed and contribute to team meetings

Training

Teaching Assistant Level 3.
Tutor led group training is delivered once a month, remotely. Apprentices have a monthly 1-1 training and review meeting with their Training Consultant. 

What you could go on to do

Oaklands School encourage ongoing training and development.

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