Teaching Assistant - Qualified

Oasis Academy Mayfield; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Mayfield is seeking a dedicated Qualified Teaching Assistant to support students with learning and behaviour needs. This role involves assisting with lesson planning, delivering tailored support, and contributing to student progress evaluations. Be part of a committed team focused on providing exceptional education and fostering healthy, transformative lives.

Benefits

Professional development and training opportunities

Collaborative working environment with a strong support network

Qualifications

• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation, and delivery of lessons.
• Evaluate student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
• Support students' learning and pastoral needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

NVQ / VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Oasis Academy Mayfield currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Qualified Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

We are looking for a committed and energetic person to assist and support students with learning and behaviour needs to work within our SEN team.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high performing team who share a passionate commitment to securing the best possible life chances for our young people. This role will require patience, detailed planning, constructive conversations and a constant drive for excellence over the long haul. This is also a role that will be incredibly rewarding overseeing the development and transformation when a student eventually returns to all their mainstream lessons.

Job overview

You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

About us

At Oasis Mayfield we strive for excellence in all that we do; our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. In order to achieve this we have three simple priorities.

• Leading happy and Healthy lives

• Transforming lives and empowering communities

• Providing an exceptional educational experience

By being part of Oasis Community Learning, which has 52 academies nationally, you will benefit from a strong support network and partnership within the South Coast and South West regions working collaboratively with the other Academies in Southampton. You will have many opportunities to develop and share best practice to drive continual improvement, including through regional improvement networks and access to a competitive CPD programme nationally.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• NVQ / VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

As a Qualified Teaching Assistant within Oasis Academy Mayfield, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Oasis Academy Mayfield 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.