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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Arena

OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING · LET ME PLAY LIMITED
Location
Albert Road
Postcode
SE25 4QL
Salary
£29,025 a year
Duration
2 Years
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 5 – Higher
Qualification
Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)
Start date
20 October 2026
Application deadline
19 October 2026
Posted
28 September 2026
Vacancy reference
2000055816

About the role

  • Support pupils in lessons, interventions and enrichment activities 
  • Assist with planning, delivering and evaluating learning activities for individuals, small groups and whole classes
  • Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of teachers
  • Adapt resources and materials to meet individual pupil needs
  • Promote pupil engagement, confidence and independence
  • Contribute to assessment activities and provide feedback to teaching staff
  • Support pupils to access the full curriculum and participate in academy life
  • Organise and maintain learning resources and classroom environments
  • Specialist SEND Support

HLTA Responsibilities

  • Plan and deliver learning activities within agreed systems of supervision
  • Lead learning with individuals, groups or whole classes where appropriate
  • Cover classes in the short-term absence of teaching staff
  • Assess, monitor and record pupil progress
  • Contribute to curriculum delivery and lesson preparation. 

Leadership and Team Support

  • Support the development of Teaching Assistants through mentoring and guidance
  • Share best practice and contribute to staff development activities
  • Liaise effectively with teachers, support staff, pastoral teams and leaders

Safeguarding and Student Welfare

  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people
  • Always follow academy safeguarding and child protection procedures
  • Report concerns promptly through the appropriate channels. 

Professional Responsibilities

  • Comply with all academy policies and procedures
  • Support equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Participate fully in professional development opportunities, apprenticeship learning  and appraisal processes

Working week

Monday to Friday. 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time, plus inset days). Daily hours to be confirmed.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgemental

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths and English · Grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent
Essential
BTEC · Teaching Assistant · Grade Level 3

Training & development

  • Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard
  • Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprentice (Level 5) with HLTA
  • Tutor support via online platform
Future prospects

Successful completion of the apprenticeship may lead to:

  • Permanent employment opportunities within Oasis Academy Arena
  • Roles across the wider Oasis Community Learning Trust
  • Progression to higher-level qualifications and careers in education
  • Opportunities to specialise in SEND, pastoral support, or classroom teaching pathways

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING

Oasis Academy Arena is a thriving, inclusive academy committed to delivering exceptional education and opportunities for every young person. We believe every child deserves the chance to realise their full potential and are driven by the Oasis ethos of inclusion, healthy relationships, hope, perseverance and compassion

Website
www.oasisacademyarena.org/