Teaching Assistant

Oasisacademybrislington; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Eye care vouchers

Cycle to Work

Health plan

Job summary

Oasis Academy Brislington in Bristol is seeking an experienced Part-Time Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream SEND team. You will provide holistic support to students, including learning support, emotional well-being, and communication and interaction support.

The successful candidate works under the SENDCo and Specialist Lead TA, with professional development and career opportunities within the Trust. This role is term-time only, 34.17 hours per week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 essential for role.
• Experience supporting students with SEND in mainstream settings.
• Term-time only role, 34.17 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support to students, including learning support and well-being.
• Support communication and interaction needs within the SEND team.
• Work under the SENDCo and Specialist Lead TA guidance.

Skills

Learning support

Emotional well-being

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Bristol, BristolContract Type: PermanentHours: Part Time, Term TimeSalary: Actual Salary: £21,665 - £23,092Posted: 10th September 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 24th September 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1573158Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1573158* Share :**Teaching Assistant****At Oasis Academy Brislington, Bristol****Salary: OCL Grade 4 SCP 7-11 pro-rata term-time only (FTE £27,274- £29,071) NVQ Level 3 Essential****Actual Salary: £21,665 - £23,092****Candidates that do not have a Level 3 but have relevant experience with or without an NVQ Level 2 may apply but would be appointed on a lower pay scale if successful. OCL Grade 3 SCP 4-8 pro-rata term-time only (FTE: £26,016- £27, 709, Actual: £20,666 - £22,011)****Role: Part-Time at 34.17 hours per week over 5 days****Contract: Term-Time Only****Start Date: As soon as possible****Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026 at 9am****Interviews: Shortly following closing date****Start Date: As soon as possible**A unique opportunity to join our exceptional SEND team who are passionate about supporting our young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our students are kind, funny and have huge potential; for the right candidate Oasis Academy Brislington is an incredibly rewarding place to work.Oasis Academy Brislington are seeking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream SEND team. The successful candidate will be able to provide holistic support to the students they work with including learning support, emotional and well-being support and communication and interaction support.Our teaching assistants are supported by our highly experienced SENDCo and Specialist Lead TA who lead the team with knowledge, passion and a relentless drive to ensure SEND learners secure parity of achievement with their peers. KS4 outcomes for our young people with an EHCP were above national average in 2025; a testament to the excellent support that they received and our 'unapologetically ambitious' curriculum for all learners.Leaders at Oasis Brislington recognise and value the skills and commitment from our teaching assistants and we have put in place a robust programme of Professional Development to ensure that they have the same opportunities for development as their teaching colleagues. Within the SEND team there are opportunities for career development through our Lead TA role model; something which we are happy to expand upon at the interview stage.**The Academy**'Exceptional futures for every learner'An opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team in one of the largest secondary schools within Bristol.Oasis Academy Brislington provides inspirational Opportunities for everyone to secure outstanding Achievements in a warm, friendly and inclusive environment. The deep sense of Belonging ensures that our young people feel safe and valued and are therefore able to reach their full potential.Our mission is to be the 'best' truly comprehensive secondary school for the people we serve. We do this by equipping our young people with 'the confidence, knowledge and skills to stand as first amongst equals. We aim to ensure 'Excellence as Standard' in everything we do, where students are encouraged to take risks, be curious and learn from their experiences. We want our students to become the very best version of themselves.As a school we provide students with a well-structured environment in which to learn. Staff and students enjoy working together to develop students' character, talents and interests during the five-year learning journey here at Oasis Brislington.Join our team at this very exciting time as we build upon a successful Ofsted inspection and embark on the next phase of the journey. Our Academy is not an easy option, staff work hard every day to make an impact on our young people. Our students are kind, funny and have huge potential; for the right candidate Oasis Academy Brislington is an incredibly rewarding place to work.**What we can offer you:**- A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment- Fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best- Genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed- Opportunities for training and development internally and externally- Generous local government pension scheme- The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region.- Access to Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme.- Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy, and chiropody.- Support to balance your work/life/caring responsibilities via our Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, and Flexible Working.- Trust wide recognition of the challenges to mental health, facing both staff and students, and the support of our National Mental Health Team which is staffed by professionally qualified Mental Health Nurses.- Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough.**What we are looking for:**- A committed, passionate individual who wants to improve the life chances of students within Bristol.- A great team player, who is able to work collaboratively to enhance the opportunities that we can give our students.- A person who is committed to helping our students to have the ability to stand as first amongst equals.If you think this sounds like a career you'd be excited to explore, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the main office.If you would like to get a feel for our Academy before you apply, we would be happy to host you for a visit and to show you why we think Oasis Academy Brislington is such a great place to work.**Application Notes - please ensure to complete all sections in full - and explain any employment gaps.****Please ensure to read the reference details correctly - referee contact details for schools must be from the Principal and from non-education settings from an appropriate senior person within the organisation.****Emails provided must be from professional and not personal email addresses.****Please note, the Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.**### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Academy Brislington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Oasis Academy BrislingtonPart of### Oasis Community Learning