Teaching Assistant Apprentice

Orion Academy, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 6DQ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £8.00 - £12.71 Hourly Grade 7

Teaching Assistant Apprentice job summary

Job Purpose:

To assist and support teaching and support staff in providing high standards of teaching and learning across the curriculum and to promote the academy’s vision and ethos.

Introduction:

This job description describes in general terms the normal duties which the postholder will be expected to undertake. However, the job or duties described may vary or be amended from time to time without changing the level of responsibility associated with the post. The performance of all duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the Teachers and Support staff who will be mindful of her/his duty to ensure that the employee has a reasonable workload and sufficient support to carry out the duties of the post. This job description will be reviewed at least annually and any changes will be subject to consultation. The academy’s grievance procedure will be used to resolve any disagreement arising out of the job description.

The job description involves:

Teaching and Learning

Support teachers, SENCO and TA colleagues in delivering activities that support the education and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the Co-Headteachers, SENCO and class teachers

Support Individual Education Plans and Individual Behaviour Plans for students and help monitor their progress

Work with senior colleagues to provide support for individual students inside and outside the classroom to enable them to fully participate in activities

Work with and support other professionals, such as speech therapists and occupational therapists, as necessary

Assist class teachers and teaching assistants with maintaining student records

Contribute, wherever appropriate, to the display, presentation and celebration of students’ work

Administrative duties:

Support class teachers and teaching assistants in photocopying, proof reading and other administrative tasks in order to support teaching

Undertake other duties from time to time as the senior leadership team/line manager requires

Standards and quality assurance:

Support the aims and ethos of the Academy

Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance

Attend team and staff meetings

Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety

Participate positively in training and professional development

Take part in Performance Management and appraisal

Meet deadlines

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Orion Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 10 to 18
• School size: 74 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 10 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orion Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orion-academy

Orion Academy currently offers places to 94 students, and the roll of the school will rise steadily over the next three years to cater for 108 students, aged from 10 to 18 years. Students attend from throughout the county, and transfer from our SEND feeder school, Northern House Academy, and from mainstream primary and secondary schools. All students who attend Orion Academy have an Education, Health and Care Plan, which describes their special needs and drives their educational provision.

Students are taught through a differentiated and bespoke curriculum designed to enhance their personal and social development and academic achievement. We have a strong intent to ensure our students leave with the personal characteristics to thrive in their communities. Classes are taught in stages, not necessarily age, allowing innovation and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The Academy provides support for our students with social and emotional needs through our Academy Community Learning Team, which consists of youth workers, therapeutic and pastoral workers.

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