Teaching Assistant x 2

Bristol City Council; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused academy is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role requires inspiring students and collaborating closely with parents and staff to achieve educational excellence. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive culture, the ideal candidate will embody resilience and a commitment to fostering student growth. This role offers a full-time fixed term position until August 2026, with an actual salary of £19,948 - £23,225 for term time work.

Benefits

State of the art facilities

Defined benefit pension scheme

High quality professional development

Access to a free gym on site

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to encourage student achievement.
• Strong belief in developing character for young people.
• Desire to tackle challenging targets.

Responsibilities

• Help teachers in delivering exceptional educational experiences.
• Support students in achieving their personal best.
• Engage with parents and the community.

Skills

Team player

Focus on standards

Inspirational ability

Perseverance

Strong commitment to values

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Its time to work in a job you love; at Oasis Community Learning we are committed to delivering excellence for everyone, entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. We believe in the power of inclusion. And nowhere more so than our Oasis Academy John Williams.

Oasis Academy John Williams is a forward-thinking Academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students. Our focus is on our children, staff wellbeing, and community; parents and the wider community are engaged with our school, supporting our leaders, and playing an active role in community transformation through academy-led projects. We are proud of our relational climate and model a culture and atmosphere of genuine warmth.

John Williams is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust therefore we benefit from support and sharing of best practices from our regional schools, Regional Director, and wider Oasis family.

Achieving our mission requires a special person and committed Teaching Assistant who can demonstrate:

• a relentless focus on achieving the highest standards
• the ability to work as a strong and effective team player
• commitment to developing the character of all our young people
• relentless, perseverance, determination and resilience
• an ability to inspire students to achieve their very best
• desire to tackle challenging targets and succeed
• a strong commitment to the Oasis ethos
• a great sense of humour

Our offer to you

When You Join The John Williams Family There Are Several Offers Youll Receive That Make Us Stand Out As An Employer Of Choice. These Include But Are Not Limited To

• the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team
• state of the art buildings and facilities, including a free gym on site
• defined benefit pension scheme
• colleagues who care and a strong community
• high quality professional development opportunities
• the chance to transform the lives of our amazing students
• support and development from our wide range of local and national educational partners including 56 Oasis academies nationally
• the opportunity to be part of a truly rewarding and exciting experience

Why join Oasis Academy John Williams?

Joining Oasis Academy John Williams means becoming part of a forward-thinking, evidence-based, and well-resourced school with a values-led mission, cutting-edge digital tools, embedded community partnerships, and a supportive culture. Recognised as a Good school on our journey to Outstanding, we offer the opportunity to work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team, with access to high-quality professional development to help you grow and thrive within our nurturing Academy family.

There Are Two Vacancies Available

• One full time fixed term position until 31/08/2026
• One permanent position (Part time/Full time will be considered)

Note: The FTE salary is SCP 7 (£26,403) - 11 (£28,142). The actual salary for this full time, term time only, role is SCP 7 (£19,948) - 11 (£23,225).

Closing date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 @ 09.00am

Interviews to be held: Thursday 17th January 2026