Teaching Assistant (NVQ Level 3 Essential)

at  Oasis Community Learning

Oasis Academy Lords Hill (Academy), Southampton
Academy-based
Salary: SCP 7-11 £24,294-£25,979 (actual £20,896-£22,345 term time only)
Basis: Full-time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Applications Close: 12:00 on Friday, February 7, 2025
Interviews: ASAP

DO YOU BELIEVE IN GIVING EVERY CHILD THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE THE VERY BEST THEY CAN BE?

To contribute to the provision for specific children across the school where a SEND need has been identified. Do you have the drive, passion, and commitment to deliver outstanding support to young people?
The successful candidate will need to be able to work within the classroom, liaising with the class teacher and the SEN Team.
We would welcome applications from those who have experience of working with children but also those who wish to pursue a new career in this area. We are looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our students. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning.

Key attributes for this role are:

• NVQ Level 3 qualified
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school.
• Experience of supporting children with SEN needs and/or disabilities SEND.
• High expectations of children’s progress, attainment and behaviour.
• An ability to support pupils with barriers to their learning.
• The ability to motivate, challenge and engage children.
• The ability to use your own initiative, focusing on solving problems.
• The ability to work as a positive team member.
• Patience, empathy and good communication skills.
• Organisation and resourcefulness, the ability to work under pressure with good time management skills and a sense of humour.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Confidence in using IT.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships
• Has successful experience of working with young people ideally within a school environment
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to support children of all abilities
• Can work effectively with our teachers in the delivery of the national curriculum
• Can demonstrate flexibility and good organisational skills
• Has emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
• Work well with individuals, small groups and classes of children and report back on the progress being made
• To supervise children during breaks and lunch when necessary.
• To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters.

When required, provide support for teachers and HLTA’s, help children with their educational and social development, both in and out of the classroom and, where appropriate, contribute to the day-to-day running of the Academy.
To contribute to the raising of the achievement of children with an EHCP and support them in making expected or better progress.
To contribute to the promotion of the well-being of children within the Academy.
To promote and safeguard the welfare of children you teach or come into contact with.
Responsible, as a member of staff, for promoting and developing a positive culture and to ensure diversity within the Academy community is recognised and respected.
Contribute to the development of the Academy’s vision, values, and aims and to abide by agreed professional behaviours and attitudes.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

• NVQ Level 3 qualified
• GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school.
• Experience of supporting children with SEN needs and/or disabilities SEND.
• High expectations of children’s progress, attainment and behaviour.
• An ability to support pupils with barriers to their learning.
• The ability to motivate, challenge and engage children.
• The ability to use your own initiative, focusing on solving problems.
• The ability to work as a positive team member.
• Patience, empathy and good communication skills.
• Organisation and resourcefulness, the ability to work under pressure with good time management skills and a sense of humour.
• An understanding of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Confidence in using IT.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships
• Has successful experience of working with young people ideally within a school environment
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to support children of all abilities
• Can work effectively with our teachers in the delivery of the national curriculum
• Can demonstrate flexibility and good organisational skills
• Has emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
• Work well with individuals, small groups and classes of children and report back on the progress being made
• To supervise children during breaks and lunch when necessary.
• To maintain complete confidentiality on all school matters