Teaching Assistant - Part time / Term Time (33.5 hours per week)

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Oasis Community Learning is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant in Southampton to support students with learning and behaviour needs. This part-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package, including a pension scheme and counselling services.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Access to free counselling services

Free eye tests

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people is essential.
• Ability to empower children to access all areas of the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support students with learning and behaviour needs.
• Build good relationships with children and adults.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Adaptability

Relationship building

Understanding of academic needs

Job description

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Teaching Assistant - Part time / Term Time (33.5 hours per week), Southampton

Client:

Oasis Community Learning

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

At Oasis Mayfield, we strive for excellence in all that we do; our mission is focused on entitling our students, staff, and community to an exceptional education. Our three priorities are:

• Leading happy and healthy lives
• Transforming lives and empowering communities
• Providing an exceptional educational experience

We value personal development and professional learning for our staff, with reduced contact time for teaching staff. Being part of the Oasis family of 52 academies offers a strong support network and partnership opportunities within the South Coast and South West regions. You will have many opportunities to develop and share best practices, including through national improvement networks and a competitive CPD Programme.

Job/Person Summary

We are seeking a committed and energetic individual to assist and support students with learning and behaviour needs. Previous experience working with young people is essential.

Key Skills

• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• Calm and adaptable with the ability to work in a flexible and busy environment
• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults
• High expectations of behaviour and ability to challenge without confrontation
• Understanding of students' personal and academic needs, treating them with respect
• Ability to empower children to access all areas of the curriculum and achieve their maximum potential

Personal Qualities

• Adaptable
• Sensitive

What We Offer

Joining the Oasis family provides several benefits, including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme (including life cover, lower tax, set rate 1/49, and ill health cover) with an average contribution from us of 18.2%
• Access to free counselling services
• Free eye tests
• A lively environment with caring colleagues

Application Procedure

Please review the attached recruitment information carefully.

For further details or an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, contact us at 02380 328128 or via email.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Early applications are encouraged.