Teaching Assistant

Overview

At Oasis Academy Brislington, Bristol

Salary: OCL Grade 4 SCP 7-11 pro-rata term-time only (£26,403 - £28,142)

Actual Salary: £20,973 - £22,354

Role:
Part-Time  hours per week over 5 days

Contract:

Term-Time Only

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Closed Date:
Sunday 22 February 2026 at 23:59

Interviews:
Shortly following closing date

A unique opportunity to join our exceptional SEND team who are passionate about supporting our young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our students are kind, funny and have huge potential; for the right candidate Oasis Academy Brislington is an incredibly rewarding place to work.

Oasis Academy Brislington is seeking to recruit an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our mainstream SEND team. The successful candidate will be able to provide holistic support to the students they work with including learning support, emotional and well-being support and communication and interaction support. The Academy values a robust programme of Professional Development and offers opportunities for career development through roles such as Lead TA.

The successful candidate will provide holistic support to SEND learners, including:

• Learning support
• Emotional and well-being support
• Communication and interaction support

They will be supported by our SENDCo and Specialist Lead TA who lead the team to ensure SEND learners achieve parity with peers. KS4 outcomes for EHCP learners were above the national average in 2025.

• A supportive network and motivating working environment
• Opportunities for training and development internally and externally
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Career progression within the Trust and region
• Eye Care vouchers and a national Cycle to Work scheme
• Health Shield Cash Plan including GP access, dental, eye-care, physiotherapy and chiropody
• Support for work/life balance via Time Off Work Policy, Menopause Policy, and Flexible Working
• National Mental Health Team support and confidential counselling services

• A committed, passionate individual who wants to improve the life chances of students within Bristol.
• A great team player who can work collaboratively to enhance opportunities for students.
• A person committed to helping students achieve parity with their peers.

If you think this sounds like a career you’d be excited to explore, please contact via the main office. If you would like to get a feel for our Academy, we would be happy to host you for a visit.

Please ensure to complete all sections in full and explain any employment gaps. Read the reference details correctly: referee contact details for schools must be from the Principal and from non-education settings from an appropriate senior person within the organisation. Emails provided must be from professional, not personal, addresses.

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

Note:

This description contains a past closing date and is indicative of a role that may or may not be currently available. Please verify current status with the main office.