Teaching Assistant x 2

eTeach UK Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Bristol is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant. The position entails supporting students and working alongside a dynamic team dedicated to educational excellence. Candidates should demonstrate strong teamwork, determination, and a commitment to inspire young people while adhering to the school's ethos. Opportunities include a full-time fixed-term role until 31/08/2026 and a permanent part-time/full-time position. Competitive salaries of SCP 7 (£19,948) to SCP 11 (£23,225) are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team

State of the art buildings and facilities

Defined benefit pension scheme

High quality professional development opportunities

On-site gym

Support from local and national educational partners

Qualifications

• Relentless focus on achieving the highest standards.
• Desire to tackle challenging targets.
• Experience working in a supportive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their academic potential.
• Work as part of a dynamic and inspirational team.
• Engage with parents and the wider community.

Skills

Ability to work as a strong and effective team player

Commitment to developing the character of young people

Relentless perseverance and determination

Ability to inspire students

Strong commitment to the Oasis ethos

Great sense of humour

Job description

Teaching Assistant

It’s 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 great sense of humour

Our offer to you

• 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