Unqualified Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Oasis Academy Sholing as a Teaching Assistant, where you'll support students and teachers in achieving excellent outcomes. We seek passionate individuals with at least NVQ Level 3 and a flair for nurturing vulnerable students. Enjoy numerous benefits including training opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

School holidays

Training and development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Discounts on leisure activities

Mental health support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Free eye tests

Flexible working

Free gym access

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• GCSEs in English and Mathematics required.
• Experience working with young people essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their educational needs.
• Build relationships with children and staff.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Resourcefulness

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Calmness

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Education

NVQ Level 3

GCSE Level C or above in English and Mathematics

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join the team at Oasis Academy Sholing

It is time to work in a job that you love. Change the lives of young people in Southampton as you work closely with our teachers in all departments, being an influence who believes, makes a difference, and supports our students to achieve beyond their expectations.

The Role And What We Are Looking For

We are recruiting a creative and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support our students and teachers in delivering excellent outcomes for all.

Applicants must have good interpersonal skills and be adaptable and resourceful when helping students with different needs and backgrounds, including those with emotional and social difficulties. Most of all, we need passionate people who want to make a difference to vulnerable students.

Previous Experience Of Working With Young People Is Essential.

You will be working with a supportive and dedicated team of staff who believe all students deserve our full support to achieve their very best. We have a strong programme of staff development and opportunities to work with a wide variety of professionals in the academy, local community, and wider Trust.

To be successful in this role you will

• Ideally have at least NVQ Level 3
• GCSE Level C or above in English and mathematics.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• Calm and adaptable with an ability to work within a flexible and busy environment
• Ability to build good relationships with children and adults
• High expectation of behaviour and ability to challenge without confrontation
• Understanding of students' personal as well as academic needs and to treat with respect
• Able to empower children to access all areas of the curriculum and to achieve their maximum potential
  
  

Our offer to you

Benefits

When you join the Sholing family there a significant number of benefits that make us stand out as an employer of choice. These include but are not limited to:

• School holidays - we want you to enjoy your time off!
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally
• Local government pension scheme
• Oasis benefits package for discounts on leisure activities, food and holidays
• Mental health and well-being as a critical support service
• Cycle-to-work Incentive
• Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible working
• Free use of our dedicated gym area
• A friendly environment with colleagues who care
  
  

Our academy

Oasis Academy Sholing is a rapidly improving, forward-thinking academy that maintains high expectations of staff and students. Sholing is part of the highly successful Oasis Community Learning multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will share the ambition of community transformation, delivered by exceptional education at the heart of the community.

Application Procedure

For an informal discussion about the role and the Academy, please send us an email.

Attachments

4 Support Staff Recruitment Brochure



UQ Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack - OAS - June 2025



Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy Sholing 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.