Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy Silvertown
Location
Newham, Greater London
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
1 year 4 months
Salary
17,893 a year
Posted
11th December 2025
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Expires
14th January 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Fixed term contract
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Job ID
1523763
Suitable for
Apprentices
Start Date
To Be Confirmed
Contract Type :Fixed term contract Contract Length: 1 year 4 months Suitable for: Apprentices Job ID: 1523763

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Responsibilities will include:



The post holder is responsible to their line manager and to the Phase Leader for their duties, responsibilities, and tasks



The post holder will adhere to the school's values and vision, abiding by the agreed policies and procedures to ensure provision is of the highest quality



The post holder undertakes support for the teachers of the children within the school and the associated pastoral and administrative duties in respect of those pupils as well as the general responsibilities in the school as agreed with the Headteacher



The post holder will interact on a professional level with all colleagues and establish and maintain good working relationships which will promote the development and effective delivery of the school curriculum and maximise children's achievement



The post holder will be responsible for the pastoral care and safeguarding of the children within their session, class or groups, ensuring that children's safety, wellbeing and welfare are at the forefront of all they do



To implement agreed work programmes with individual pupils /groups and support teaching staff in the development and education of pupils, including the provision of detailed and specialist skills/knowledge in particular areas



To assist the teacher in the whole planning, teaching, and assessment cycle



To supervise and lead groups of children (including during lunchtime)



To implement all policies and practices in line with the ethos of the school



Through reflective practice, support a creative, inclusive curriculum which values learning through and smaller group working practices



To support excellent progress for children across all areas of development through effective participation in observation, assessment and planning



To help create a stimulating environment which supports learning



To support parents in becoming competent and confident co-educators

Where you'll work

303 N Woolwich Rd, London



E16 2BB



Training



Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You'll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED



Training course



Teaching assistant (level 3)



Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)



What you'll learn



Course contents



Training schedule



You will work towards your Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification across a total duration of 16 months



Training provider: LMP Group


All online/ remote learning, no classroom or college day release



An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

Requirements

Essential qualifications



GCSE in:



Maths and English (grade 4)



Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.



Skills



Communication skills



IT skills



Attention to detail



Organisation skills



Customer care skills



Problem solving skills



Presentation skills



Administrative skills



Analytical skills



Logical



Team working



Creative



Initiative



Non judgemental



Patience

After this apprenticeship

The right candidate may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship

Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy Silvertown 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.