Teaching Assistant

Oasis Academy Brislington; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous local government pension

Eye Care vouchers

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Shield plan

Flexible Working

Time Off Work Policy

Mental Health support

Confidential Counselling

Job summary

Oasis Academy Brislington in Bristol invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream SEND team. The role focuses on holistic student support, including learning, emotional well-being, and communication and interaction assistance.

The position is part-time (34.17 hours/week) and term-time only, with a pro-rata salary scale and an early start date. Shortlisting and interviews will follow the closing date; specialists in SEND will play a key role in guiding outcomes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 is essential.
• Experience with SEND and able to provide holistic support including learning, emotional and well-being support, and communication and interaction support.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic support to students including learning support, emotional and well-being support, and communication and interaction support.
• Work under SENDCo and Specialist Lead TA to support SEND learners and contribute to parity of achievement.
• Support development through the team’s Professional Development and contribute to inclusive teaching.

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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.