Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. We are looking for individuals to work as part of Wodensborough Ormiston Academy's learning support team while completing the relevant Teaching Assistant apprenticeship standard.

We want someone who believes in social mobility and is passionate about inclusivity, instilling within our pupils an appreciation for attending and engaging to achieve, no matter what the setting! This role would suit an enthusiastic individual looking to join a team of like-minded individuals to play a key role in our SEND team and support teachers and other designated staff in helping students access learning, participate successfully in academy life, and develop increasing independence.

In addition, we are looking for someone who can provide appropriate care, supervision, and learning support for individual students and groups, including students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The successful candidate will also contribute to the values, ethos, and inclusive culture of the Academy, helping students to believe, achieve, and succeed.

A core purpose of this role will be to undertake a Teaching Assistant qualification delivered by the Trust's preferred apprenticeship provider.

About the Academy: We are a popular and heavily oversubscribed 11-16 mainstream school with additional expertise and facilities to include two focused SEND provisions for young people on the autistic spectrum and for those who are deaf and hearing impaired (ARC and Deaf Academy). We have developed a base on site to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Our small and bespoke sixth form provision (WOA6) caters for students in Years 12 and 13 who have EHCPs.

We are an outward-facing school and work closely with our local community - families, schools, businesses, and community groups, with whom we share a common priority - our pupils are at the centre of every single decision we make at WOA. At WOA, we believe that every child has the potential to achieve, and we expect nothing but the best for each and every one of our students.

Through our curriculum, we aim to provide an excellent education for all our students; an inclusive education which raises aspirations and brings out the best in all of them and prepares them for success in education and later life. Our curriculum is progressive and designed to provide children with the core knowledge they need for success along their learning journey.

We have a team of dedicated, specialist curriculum, SEND, and student welfare staff who work together to ensure that the needs of each individual child can be met. Every single member of our team teaches at Wodensborough, including the Principal. We passionately believe that good teaching plays one of the most important roles in shaping and creating successful futures for our young people.

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset. We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child.

If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning. Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys:

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest-standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive.
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be for the pupils we are proud to serve.
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities.
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits.

We believe that we all have an important part to play in raising standards. We truly believe that what we do in our classrooms changes lives. Why not come in, meet the team, and join us on our journey?

Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.