Teaching Assistants

Teaching Assistants Level 3

Location: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: 9th July 2026

Interview Date: TBC

Contract: Full-time, Term Time Only (37 hours/week)

Salary: OCL Scale 4 SCP 7-11 (£26,403 - 28,142) pro rata + Local Government Pension Scheme

We are looking for a nurturing and skilled Teaching Assistants (Level
3) to support high‑quality teaching and learning at Oasis Academy Brightstowe. This is a varied and rewarding role, working under the direction of teaching staff to help students overcome barriers to learning and realise their full potential. You will:

• Deliver and adapt learning activities for individuals and small groups under teacher guidance.
• Support students with SEND and those for whom English is an additional language.
• Assist in planning, assessing, and evaluating student progress, feeding back to the class teacher.
• Help prepare engaging classroom resources and learning spaces.
• Provide pastoral support and help students develop positive relationships and independent learning skills.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of EHCPs and other student support plans.
• Support students' wellbeing, behaviour, and personal development, including social/emotional needs.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has Maths and English GCSE (Grade A*–C / 9–4) or equivalent qualifications in literacy and numeracy.
• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• Has experience working with young people in an educational setting, particularly in delivering interventions or supporting SEND students.
• Understands safeguarding practices, the SEND Code of Practice, and inclusive education principles.
• Demonstrates strong communication and organisational skills.
• Is calm, reliable, and committed to building positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Embodies the Oasis ethos and values – inclusion, hope, perseverance, and compassion.

At Oasis Academy Brightstowe, we provide a collaborative and supportive environment where staff are valued and encouraged to grow.

• A welcoming, inclusive culture rooted in the Oasis 9 Habits and community values.
• High‑quality CPD and opportunities for further qualifications and progression.
• A structured, team‑based approach to student support.
• A caring leadership team focused on staff wellbeing and development.
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A wider network of professional support through Oasis Community Learning.

This role requires fluency in spoken English. You must be able to communicate confidently and clearly in spoken interactions, including conversations with students, colleagues, and external partners.

Oasis Academy Brightstowe 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 underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.