Teaching Assistant - Autistic Resource Base

Oasisacademynewoak; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy New Oak is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for their Autistic Resource Base, 'The Orchard'. The ideal candidate will have qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 and a passion for supporting learners with specific needs, ensuring diverse learners reach their potential in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent required.
• Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4 or equivalent.
• Experience with managing complex behaviours and supporting SEN learners.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with differentiated needs and manage behaviours.
• Provide learning support in a structured environment.
• Encourage differently-abled learners to reach their full potential.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Patience

Tolerance

Education

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4

Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent

Job description

• Teaching Assistant - Autistic Resource Base

Teaching Assistant - Autistic Resource Base

Oasis Academy New Oak currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant in 'The Orchard', their Autistic Resource Base.

Job overview

You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with differentiated needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

Requirements

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.
Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4 or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.
Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs.
An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour.
Key organisation and communication skills.
Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve.

Why Oasis Academy New Oak?

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

Recruitment timeline

We are looking to get the right candidate in role for September 2025. We actively encourage early applications, and position will close on 7th July 2025. We will screen applications the week of the 7th July 2025, hoping to commence interviews the week of 14th July 2025.

Oasis Academy New Oak 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.

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