Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3

Location: Walsall

Oakwood School is a specialist provision for children and young people aged 3 - 15 years with complex educational needs. The school is commissioned for 267 places (September 2025).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Fully support the inclusive ethos of the school.
• Be willing to learn.
• Serve as a positive role model in dress, punctuality and attendance.
• Organise and prioritise your own workload while working alone or as part of a team.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrate capacity, drive, passion and energy to succeed.
• Hold yourself to high personal standards.
• Maintain excellent communication skills.
• Commit to helping and supporting children from all backgrounds.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures and handle confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain an excellent health and attendance record.
• Apply an adaptable and professional approach to the responsibilities of the post.
• Understand and commit to the equal opportunities policy.
• Show sound ICT skills.

Qualifications and Skills

GCSE English and Mathematics Grade A-C or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.

Pay range: Apprenticeship Rates Benefits

• Financial, health and lifestyle discounts on everyday purchases (Eden Red).
• Comprehensive free of charge health plan (UK Health Care).
• Cycle to work scheme via Halfords.
• Access to the Blue Light Card.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

The Mercian Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.