Apprentice Teaching Assistant
The Oakwood Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 9PJ15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Working pattern
- Full time, term time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Apprenticeship
Pay scale
- National Apprenticeship Wage
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking to start a rewarding career in education? We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our team and support students in achieving their full potential within a positive and inclusive learning environment.
About you…
You will be a patient, caring, and motivated individual with a genuine passion for supporting young people. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be eager to learn, and enjoy working as part of a team. You will be committed to promoting inclusion, supporting student wellbeing, and helping students overcome barriers to learning whilst developing your own skills and experience within an educational setting.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer…
At The Oakwood Academy we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and thorough induction
- Supportive teams and professional networks
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
- Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.
Further information about the job
Your role…
As an Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the SENCo to provide classroom-based support to students, helping them access learning and achieve their individual goals. You will support students' academic, social, and emotional development, assist with classroom preparation and resources, promote positive behaviour and inclusion, and contribute to the wider life of the academy. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience whilst developing the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in education.
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
For further details regarding this post please contact S.Wright, Operations Manager, s.wright@oakwoodacademy.org.uk 0115 953 9323
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Oakwood Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 737 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- The Oakwood Academy website
- Email address
- hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 953 9323
The Oakwood Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.
Arranging a visit to The Oakwood Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.
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