Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy Brightstowe
Location
Bristol, Bristol
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Contract Length
Permanent
Salary
OCL 13 - 17 13 - 28,163.00 - 30,060. (pro rata)
Posted
12th June 2025
Start Date
1st September 2025
Expires
26th June 2025 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
1st September 2025
Job ID
1492856
Job Reference
HLTA/Jun25
Start Date
1st September 2025
Contract Type :Permanent Contract Length: Permanent Job ID: 1492856

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Location

: Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton

Start Date

: 1st September 2025, or earlier depending on the successful applicant

Closing Date

: 26th June 2025 (midnight)

Interview Date

: TBC

Contract:

Full-time, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year including INSET days)

Salary:

Starting 28,163.00 (pro rata)


Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking to appoint a committed and passionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Inclusion team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead specialist teaching and learning provisions for students with learning, behavioural, communication, social, sensory, or physical challenges.


Whether you have extensive experience working with young people or are looking to develop your expertise in a specialist role, we welcome individuals who are motivated to make a genuine difference and foster positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

The Role

You will work closely with classroom teachers to support the teaching, learning, and assessment of individual students or groups. Responsibilities include: Delivering tailored learning activities to support student progress Contributing to planning, monitoring, and assessment cycles Supporting student participation, behaviour, and engagement Leading special projects and developing specialist expertise within the academy Assisting in curriculum development and learning provision

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has successful experience working with young people, ideally within a school environment Holds an NVQ/VRQ Level 4 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent (TA Foundation Degree desirable) Has substantial experience working as a Teaching Assistant at NVQ Level 3, including supporting large groups or whole classes Works effectively as part of a team Encourages and motivates learning with high expectations of behaviour Demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and strong organisational skills Shows emotional resilience when working with challenging behaviours Is available 5 days a week, 8am - 4pm Builds strong relationships using excellent interpersonal skills Is eager to learn the latest teaching and behaviour management strategies Is passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives Supports and models the Oasis ethos

What We Offer

At Oasis Academy Brightstowe, you will benefit from:

A welcoming, inclusive culture rooted in the Oasis ethos and community values Comprehensive training and development opportunities at the forefront of educational practice Integrated professional support and wellbeing resources Access to free counselling and health benefits including free eye tests and Cycle to Work scheme Competitive family leave entitlements and a generous pension scheme The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a supportive and collaborative environment A fantastic community of students, parents, carers, and colleagues

About Us

Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a vibrant secondary school in north-west Bristol and part of the Oasis Community Learning Trust. We are committed to transforming education by creating community hubs where students, staff, and families thrive. Our collaborative approach ensures no one is left behind as we support every learner to exceed expectations.

Apply Now!

Please submit your application via the eTeach portal by midnight on 26th June 2025.


Interviews will be held on: TBC.


We welcome informal visits and enquiries -- please contact the Academy's main office or visit our website for more information.

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete a full application form.

Fluency Duty

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

Safeguarding Statement

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.




3 Teaching Assistant Recruitment Brochure

Support Staff Application Form - 27.01.2023

EO Monitoring Form

HLTA June25

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Safeguarding Statement:

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 under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.


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