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Level 3 Teaching Assistant, OASIS COMMUNITY LEARNING
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At Oasis Academy Fir Vale, we believe education is about more than academic achievement. It is about empowering children, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for every young person to thrive. Located in one of the most diverse communities in Sheffield, we are proud of our inclusive culture, high aspirations, and commitment to ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed.
If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and want to be part of a dedicated, values-driven team, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Level 3 Teaching Assistant at Oasis Academy Fir Vale, you will work under the guidance of teaching and senior staff to deliver targeted learning, care, and support programmes that enable pupils to access learning and achieve their full potential. You will play a key role in supporting children with SEND and those who speak English as an Additional Language (EAL), helping them develop the confidence, skills, and independence needed to succeed both in school and beyond.
What You'll Do
Supporting Pupils
- Build positive, respectful relationships with pupils, acting as a trusted role model and promoting high expectations.
- Provide targeted support for pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, EHCPs, and additional learning needs.
- Support pupils' safety, wellbeing, personal care needs, and emotional development.
- Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils can fully access learning opportunities.
- Support the implementation of IEPs, EHCPs, Behaviour Plans, and personalised learning programmes.
- Deliver structured interventions and learning activities to address individual needs.
- Monitor, assess, record, and report on pupil achievement, progress, and development.
- Encourage independence, resilience, self-esteem, and positive attitudes to learning.
- Share effective EAL strategies and approaches with colleagues to improve pupil outcomes.
- Provide feedback to pupils and contribute to discussions with parents, teachers, and external agencies regarding progress.
Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Work in partnership with teachers to deliver engaging and effective learning experiences.
- Prepare, maintain, and organise teaching materials, resources, and classroom environments.
- Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs and learning styles.
- Support pupils in literacy, numeracy, language development, and wider curriculum activities.
- Monitor pupil participation and understanding, providing detailed feedback to teachers.
- Support assessment activities, administer routine tests, and contribute to pupil reports.
- Promote the effective use of ICT and digital technology to enhance learning.
- Maintain a purposeful, positive, and well-organised learning environment.
- Create and maintain attractive classroom displays that celebrate pupil achievement.
- Undertake occasional cover supervision and provide ad-hoc classroom cover when required.
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Working with Families and Professionals
- Establish positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting strong home-school partnerships.
- Work collaboratively with external agencies and specialist professionals to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
- Support parents in understanding their child's progress, development, and next steps.
- Liaise effectively with educational psychologists, health professionals, peripatetic services, and other support partners.
Supporting the Wider School Community
- Contribute positively to the ethos, vision, and values of Oasis Academy Fir Vale.
- Supervise pupils during breaktimes, lunchtimes, educational visits, and enrichment activities.
- Accompany pupils on trips and visits, taking responsibility for groups under the supervision of a teacher.
- Attend staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training opportunities.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, child protection, confidentiality, health and safety, and data protection requirements.
- Continually develop and improve personal practice through reflection, training, and performance management.
Why Join Oasis Academy Fir Vale?
At Oasis Academy Fir Vale, you'll become part of a vibrant and inclusive academy where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is championed, and every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are committed to supporting the professional growth of our staff through high-quality CPD, leadership development opportunities, and clear career progression pathways across Oasis Community Learning. You'll join a supportive and collaborative team that values wellbeing, professional respect, and shared success, creating an environment where both staff and pupils can thrive. As a member of our academy, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children, families, and the wider Sheffield community while working within a forward-thinking school that embraces evidence-informed practice, inclusive education, and high expectations for all. As part of Oasis Community Learning, you'll also benefit from being connected to a national family of academies united by a shared commitment to transforming lives, strengthening communities, and creating exceptional opportunities for young people.
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What We're Looking For
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
- Good literacy and numeracy skills.
- Experience supporting teaching and learning within a primary school setting.
- Experience working with pupils with SEND, EAL, and additional learning needs.
- A strong understanding of inclusive practice and strategies to remove barriers to learning.
- Confidence in using ICT to support teaching, learning, and assessment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build productive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and external professionals.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to respond flexibly to the needs of the school.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, inclusion, and the values of Oasis Academy Fir Vale.
At Oasis Academy Fir Vale, every day is an opportunity to transform lives through education. If you are committed to helping every child succeed and want to develop your career within a supportive and ambitious academy, we would be delighted to welcome your application.
Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable for an introduction fee
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Fir Vale 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.
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