Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Oasis Academy New Oak currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant in 'The Orchard', our Autistic Resource Base.

Job Overview

You’ll have an enthusiasm for supporting learners with differentiated needs, providing learning support with a positive and inclusive outlook, and managing sometimes complex behaviours within a structured learning environment to ensure differently-abled learners can reach their full potential.

Requirements

NVQ/VRQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or equivalent.

Maths and English GCSE grade A* - C / 9-4 or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent.

Passion and commitment for supporting learners with specific needs.

An empathetic, patient and tolerant demeanour.

Key organisation and communication skills.

Experience with managing complex behaviours and helping SEN learners to achieve.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students.

Working Pattern

Term Time Only (including inset days).

39 Weeks per Year.

37.5 Hours per Week.

Recruitment timeline

We are looking to get the right candidate in role as soon as possible. We actively encourage early applications, and position will close on Friday 17th October 2025. We will screen applications on the 17th October 2025, hoping to commence interviews the following week (w/c 20th October).

Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy New Oak 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.

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Specialist Teaching Assistant Information Pack



OCL Specialist Teaching Assistant Job Description - SCP 13-17 - Full-Time



Safeguarding Statement

Oasis Academy New Oak 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.

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