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Specialist Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship - Oasis Academy Arena

Oasis Community Learning · London · posted 28 September 2026

Wage
£29,025 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
2 Years
Level
Higher (Level 5)
Standard
Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)
Starts
20 October 2026
Closing date
19 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • 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

Your training

  • 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

Where it leads

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

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

Things to consider

  • Passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgemental

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Maths and English (grade A-C (4-9) or equivalent) — essential
  • BTEC Teaching Assistant (grade Level 3) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Albert Road, London, SE25 4QL

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