Oasis Academy Mayfield currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Specialist Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
We are looking for a committed and compassionate person to work and support students within one of our onsite alternative provisions. Everest - which is our emotionally vulnerable onsite provision supporting students with EBSA based anxiety. These students may have social, emotional, and/or mental health needs and our wish is to ensure that they make good academic progress and equip them to return back into mainstream lessons.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a high performing team who share a passionate commitment to securing the best possible life chances for our young people. This role will require patience, detailed planning, constructive conversations and a constant drive for excellence over the long haul. This is also a role that will be incredibly rewarding overseeing the development and transformation when a student eventually returns to all their mainstream lessons.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
About us
At Oasis Mayfield we strive for excellence in all that we do; our mission is focused around entitling our students, staff and community to an exceptional education. In order to achieve this we have three simple priorities.
* Leading happy and Healthy lives
* Transforming lives and empowering communities
* Providing an exceptional educational experience
We place a high value on the personal development and professional learning for our staff and all teaching staff have reduced contact time accordingly. By being part of Oasis Community Learning, which has 52 academies nationally, you will benefit from a strong support network and partnership within the South Coast and South West regions working collaboratively with the other Academies in Southampton. You will have many opportunities to develop and share best practice to drive continual improvement, including through regional improvement networks and access to a competitive CPD programme nationally.
Job requirements
* A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
* Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
* Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
* Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
* Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a Specialist Teaching Assistant within Oasis Academy Mayfield, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.