Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop for staff

Career progression opportunities

Eye care vouchers

Health Shield Cash Plan

Counselling services

Job summary

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter in Bristol is seeking two Teaching Assistants to join Phase 2 of the academy’s journey. You will work under the direction of the teacher to support effective teaching and learning, assisting individuals or small groups, including students with SEND needs or for whom English is not their first language.

This role is not permanent, but the school is growing and similar opportunities are expected next year.

Qualifications

• Support effective teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of students with SEND needs or for whom English is not their first language.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the teacher, support teaching and learning for students with SEND needs or English as an additional language.
• Work with individuals or small groups to reinforce learning and progress in line with academy expectations.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting all students to achieve their personal best?

Do you strive to empower your students to become confident, curious and compassionate learners?

Are you looking for an opportunity to set the foundations on which a thriving, high performing school can be built to best serve our community for generations to come?

If you answered yes to these questions, Oasis Academy Temple Quarter presents an exciting opportunity for you.

The OATQ Journey

We opened our doors in September 2023 on the site of Oasis Academy Brislington, before moving to our purpose-built temporary home on Spring Street in Bedminster in January 2024. We are currently located less than 0.5miles from Temple Meads train station, at the heart of our vibrant city centre.

From September 2027, we will move to our permanent site, situated in Bristol’s Temple Quarter development zone, one of the most exciting regeneration projects in the UK at present. Temple Quarter will become a world-class gateway to the region that unlocks the city of Bristol and the West of England’s potential. A series of well-connected and thriving mixed-use communities will benefit new and existing residents, employees and visitors with new homes, jobs, infrastructure, and opportunities. Oasis Academy Temple Quarter will be at the heart of this development.

Academy Context

Currently our Academy comprises Year 7, 8 and 9. Our first Year 10 cohort will start in September 2026.

When we move to our permanent site in 2027, we will have a PAN of 1600 students (1200 in Y7 – Y11 and 400 in sixth form), and we expect our cohort to be truly representative of the central part of Bristol, in all its diversity.

To date, our students have bought into our culture and show pride in being part of OATQ. The Oasis Way is taught explicitly to students, and we are pleased to say that, so far, our students are responding brilliantly to the high expectations we set.

The role

We are looking for two candidates to join our team in Phase 2 of the academy’s journey, alongside the founding staff body. The appointed candidates will work closely with our team of dedicated and motivated practitioners to continue to establish the culture, ethos, and values of a new free school. Under the direction of the teacher, the successful candidates will support effective teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of students with SEND needs or for whom English is not their first language.

Although these roles are not permanent, we are a growing school and therefore are likely to have similar roles available next year.

WHY JOIN US?

• Access to a laptop for all staff.
• 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.
• Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough.

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 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.

Additional Information

OCL Scale 4 SCP 7-11

39 weeks per year – 37 hours per week

We will interview candidates as and when suitable applications are received.

Attachments

Job Description

OATQ Teaching Assistant Job Description 0626

Oasis Teaching Assistant Recruitment Brochure

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Temple Quarter 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.