Apprentice Learning Support Assistant

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

The role: Learning Support Assistant - APPRENTICE

Working hours: 30hrs per week, Term Time Only

The contract: Fixed Term, for the length of training - date to be confirmed.

Interview date: TBC

Salary: Apprentice 1 (under 18) to Apprentice 3 (21+) - £10,764.00 to £17,101.31 -actual per annum

Vacancy Details

Whiteland's Academy is a dynamic and rewarding workplace at any stage of your career. New professionals will benefit from comprehensive mentoring and extensive professional development. Experienced colleagues will find a strong sense of community and a relationship within the entire school. At Whitelands Academy, all staff have the opportunity to collaborate and contribute to shaping the school's growth. We value the opinions of all staff members, and our continual evolution provides many opportunities for whole school leadership and personal development.

Whitelands Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Learning Support Assistant to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking to gain practical experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

As an Apprentice Learning Support Assistant, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to support students with their learning, helping them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally. You will receive training, mentoring and ongoing professional development throughout your apprenticeship.

Our Vision

At Whiteland's Academy, our vision is to nurture extraordinary young people ready for global success. Every child deserves to be fully aware and prepared for success in the world we live in.

This is why our 3 priorities are:

1. To offer an aspirational education - all students deserve to leave Whiteland's Academy with a competitive academic footing.

2. To provide inspirational opportunities - opening students’ eyes to the possibilities within the world.

3. To uphold exceptional standards - if we role model what high standards are, students will be able to uphold the same high standards for themselves as adults.

We welcome you to find out more about our vision by watching our video. YouTube

About Whiteland's Academy

Whitelands Academy is a new, mixed, comprehensive 11-16 school in Bicester. The school provides 600 places for students in a new building with state-of-the-art facilities.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in most areas and OUTSTANDING in others—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Our school community is often complimented on their warmth, teamwork and ambition. There is a collegiate feel amongst staff across the school with a shared passion and drive to providing the best possible education. Our students are respectful and aspirational. They have a thirst to learn and are keen to involve themselves in our co-curricular programme and leadership opportunities making this a very fulfilling environment to teach in.

There is something special about working at Whitelands Academy and we warmly invite you to visit us. Please contact our reception team ([email removed]) and they will be delighted to arrange your visit. 

Ofsted Report

“In a short space of time, leaders and trustees have successfully created a distinctive and vibrant school. Pupils are being well prepared to succeed academically and to become responsible citizens. High expectations of all pupils and a clear set of values, known as ‘our traits’, are the foundations of the school. Pupils understand and live up to these values. They enjoy their learning and are appreciative of the help they receive from staff, who know them well.

Relationships between staff and pupils are warm. They interact well at break and lunchtimes. Pupils appreciate the work that teachers do to recognise their individual successes and to support them when needed.

Pupils’ positive attitudes to learning and the consistent use of the behaviour policy lead to a purposeful atmosphere in lessons. Staff have been well trained to use teaching methods that challenge and support all pupils, including those with SEND.”

The provision for pupils’ personal development is outstanding.

The curriculum helps “develop pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural understanding”. This is especially the case when it comes to important issues such as knowing “what’s right and what’s wrong” and confidence in their understanding of building healthy relationships.

You can find the full report here:

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50211343

All About You

Do you have what it takes to join us? The Learning Support Assistant Apprentice we would like to join us will be:

• Passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
• Enthusiastic, willing to learn, and committed to completing an apprenticeship.
• Caring, patient, compassionate, and positive in approach.
• Strong team player who works well with colleagues.
• Able to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Interested in supporting pupils with a range of learning and wellbeing needs.
• Reliable, organised, and able to show initiative.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• No previous school experience required; full training and support provided.

Why Work for us?

We think you will love working with us and here are some of the reasons why:

We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.

Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.

Our children are engaged and eager to learn.

We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.

As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and show you around so that you can better understand our school environment. Please get in touch with the school office to arrange.

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, and that is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available to you when you join us.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared pa