Teaching Assistant (Level 3) within Resource Base

OASIS ACADEMY BRISLINGTON, BRISTOL

TEACHING ASSISTANT (Level 3) within Resource Base

34.17 hours per week + 7 inset days

Salary Range: OCL Scale 5 SCP 13 -17 (plus Local Government Pension Scheme)

£26,873 - £28,770 pro-rata per annum

(Actual Salary £21,344 - £22,851 per annum)

Permanent Contract

An opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team in one of the largest secondary schools within Bristol.

Oasis Academy Brislington is a ‘GOOD’ school (OFSTED November 2021) where staff, students and parents are proud to belong to the school community. All our staff have the high expectations for our students to do well.

As a school we provide students with a well-structured environment in which to learn. Staff and students enjoy working together to develop students’ character, talents and interests during the five-year learning journey here at Oasis Brislington.

The Resource Base is a provision for up to 45 students who all have an EHCP. Students have a neuro-divergent profile and can access an age-appropriate mainstream curriculum delivered using proven ASD strategies whilst also supporting their sensory and emotional needs. Our students’ academic abilities currently range from Entry Level to higher level GCSE. We are situated on a mainstream site to be able to access mainstream lessons where applicable, but have our own classrooms and space, where the majority of the students are educated in classes with a teacher and at least one Teaching Assistant.

Our students are supported by a highly qualified and committed team of experienced teachers and teaching assistants, who work closely with parent/carers, ensuring high quality learning outcomes for all. All our teachers have access to support from National Lead Practitioners within the OCL Trust and deliver lessons that have been planned in line with great pedagogy, to ensure our students develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to stand first amongst equals. We are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our talented team, who will have a demonstrable ability to nurture and support these students. The successful candidate will have a passion for ensuring every child achieves their personal best.

We want to hear from you if you are interested in joining our team at this very exciting time as Oasis Academy Brislington embarks on the next phase of its journey. Our Academy is not an easy option, our staff work hard every day to make an impact on our young people. Our students are kind, funny and have a desire to achieve; for the right candidate our Academy is an incredibly rewarding place to work. All new staff have access to a high-quality coaching programme ensuring professional development is supportive and fully personalised.

What we offer

• Access to Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme.

• Access to Health Shield Cash Plan which can include 24/7 access to a GP, assistance with the cost and access to dental treatment, eye-care, physiotherapy, and chiropody.

• Support to balance your work/life/caring responsibilities via our Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, Flexible Working and Sabbatical Policy

• Trust wide recognition of the challenges to mental health, facing both staff and students, and the support of our National Mental Health Team which is staffed by professionally qualified Mental Health Nurses.

• Confidential Counselling services for you and those that live with you, should times get tough.

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Friday 5th July with interviews commencing week beginning 8th July 2024.

For more information visit, the school website.

For an informal discussion, please contact, Mrs Joanne Barr, Assistant Principal Best-Inclusion.

To apply, please send your completed Application and Equal Opportunities forms The PD Team, Oasis Academy Brislington, Hungerford Road, Bristol BS4 5EY.

The Academy reserves the right to close the shortlisting process early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are therefore encouraged as we reserve the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.