Teaching Assistant Apprentice

How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job role:         Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Location:        Options Trent Acres, Kings Bromley, DE13 7HR

Hours:             24 hours per week

Salary:            £11.86 per hour

Contract:        Apprenticeship

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join our close-knit team at Trent Acres School located in Kings Bromley.

About the role

To work under the direct instruction of an assigned teacher, usually in the designated learning environment with a teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.  Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off site locations including college settings. To lead small parts of lessons with a small number of pupils. To share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all pupils.

Key Result Areas

To work under direct supervision/instruction to support access to learning by:

*       Attending to the welfare and learning needs of pupils;

*       Working with and leading small groups or one to one;

*       Undertaking general clerical/organisational support for the teacher.

General Responsibilities

The post holder will:

*       Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people;

*       Work in accordance with professional practice, statutory and legal requirements and the policies of Trent Acres School;

*       Take on specific tasks related to the day to day administration and organisation of the school;

*       Take responsibility for specific areas of work which will be reviewed annually then negotiated and agreed within the performance management cycle and school improvement process;

*       Take on any additional responsibilities, which might from time to time be determined.

To view the job description, please click here -  Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship JD

About the school

Options Trent Acres School is currently undergoing development and increasing its pupils numbers transitioning from 30 pupils to 60 pupils recently and with approval to open an Early Years Unit and extend our Primary provision. Due to this exciting time for the School the job roles currently advertised are all new as part of this development.

The school is purpose built, modern and welcoming with a range of specialist learning areas including an indoor and outdoor riding school and outdoor gymnasium. Pupils also have the opportunity to work with our horses, donkeys, goats, alpaca and chickens. Learning outside of the classroom is a fundamental part of life at Trent Acres. We have a dedicated staff team who are focused on the delivery of high quality, pupil centred, bespoke packages of care and education.

Our service is in within easy reach of Stoke, Derby, Telford, Stafford, Lichfield, Burntwood, Rugeley, Burton-on-Trent, Tamworth, Uttoxeter and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults.  As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance

• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

• Cycle to Work Schemes

• Electric Car Purchase Scheme

• Critical illness cover

• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Equal Opportunities

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.