Teaching Assistant

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the founding team at our brand-new start up Academy in South Bristol.

• Do you want to be at the vanguard of our amazing journey to transform the life chances of thousands of young people in south Bristol?
• Are you someone who understands the importance of developing strong relationships with students, families, colleagues and the wider community?
• Do you have high aspirations for both yourself, and all the students you teach, and do you believe all young people are capable of remarkable success?

Then please read more about us and this very special and unique role below.

ABOUT US

Oasis Academy Daventry Road is a brand new 11-16 co-educational academy that opened in south Bristol in September 2023. Having started with Year 7 only, it will grow year on year to reach a capacity of 900 young people.

Oasis Academy Daventry Road will deliver high quality teaching in an environment where every child is valued and supported to succeed. We will work to develop the character and competence of all young people, in pursuit of everyone receiving an exceptional education and reaching their full potential both in learning and in life.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team who has:

• a genuine commitment to working with young people, and a desire to support them to thrive in learning and life
• a high level of personal and professional integrity
• a willingness to be both a giver and a receiver of feedback
• a highly organised individual who can effectively prioritise tasks and use time efficiently
• the flexibility, adaptability, resilience and a willingness to be involved with Academy life beyond formal lessons
• the ability to bring simplicity to complex scenarios, communicating key messages effectively to a wide range of audiences
• a strong interest research related to education and learning
• a commitment to continual personal learning and development
• the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

WHY JOIN US?

• An exceptional CPD offer including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy-wide and department-based CPD and termly Trust-based CPD.
• The opportunity to run a weekly extra-curricular club of your choosing, and to share your hidden talents with students!
• Access to an iPad and laptop 
• The opportunity to further your career within the Trust and region. 
• 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.
• The opportunity to join a successful department, with a proven track record and a wealth of expertise in their subject and pedagogy.

Interviews will be held on: Friday 24 May