Apprentice Early Years (TA)

Start your career in education and make a real difference

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Oasis Academy Hadley is excited to offer an opportunity for a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our inclusive and thriving all-through academy. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children's learning and wellbeing, while gaining a recognised qualification and hands-on experience in a school setting.
As part of Oasis Community Learning, a national trust of 56 academies, you will be supported to develop professionally while helping every child reach their full potential.
About Oasis Academy Hadley
Oasis Academy Hadley is a welcoming, inclusive school for pupils aged 2-19, where happiness, wellbeing and high expectations go hand in hand. We are proud of our strong ethos, commitment to inclusion, and culture of aspiration that enables all children to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
About the role
As a Primary Teaching Assistant Apprentice, you will:

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality learning experiences within early years (0-5 years)
• Support with physical care routines, e.g. changing nappies, toilet training and meal times, etc.
• Work closely with pupils, including those with SEN
• Provide in-class support, small group work and one-to-one interventions
• Help promote pupils' wellbeing, independence and confidence
• Support learning activities, behaviour, and inclusion across the primary phase
• Participate fully in academy life, including training days, trips and professional development
• Undertake a Early Years apprenticeship (Level 2) alongside your role
• Provide classroom cover when required and play an active part in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What we're looking for
You need to have:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
• A genuine passion for working with children
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and equal opportunities
• Willingness to work towards a Early Years qualification (Level 2)
• It would be a bonus if you already have:
• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting

We are looking for someone who shares the Oasis ethos and our commitment to nurturing every child's potential.
What we offer

• A supported apprenticeship pathway into education
• High-quality training and professional development
• Access to trust-wide career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive and aspirational school community
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• The opportunity to work within a nationally respected trust

How to apply
We welcome informal conversations and visits, reach out directly to the academy to arrange this. Please click ‘Fast Apply' to start your application online. We do not accept CVs.
Vacancy closed: 23:59, 17 May
Interviews: w/c 25 May
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Hadley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. xwzovoh
Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.