Teaching Assistant SEND

Teaching Assistant, SEND

Closing date: 14 December 2022 at 11am 

Oasis Academy Arena Croydon

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Start date: ASAP

Contract type: Full time (Term time only)

Salary: SCP 4–6, Outer London (£24,408 - £25,212 pro rata) + Pension Scheme

Contract term: Permanent

Interviews: (to be confirmed) 

Become a part of the Arena family.

Due to one of our experienced Teaching Assistants leaving us we are seeking to recruit another exceptional Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated SEND department at Oasis Arena, South Norwood. Join our passionate team at the Academy, inspire our dedicated students and make your mark on our community.

About us

Oasis Academy Arena is an inclusive school, intent on improving the life chances of all our students, ensuring they reach their academic potential and develop as young adults ready for the next stage of education. We encourage our students to be kind, ambitious and professional, whilst valuing their individuality and creativity. 

Oasis Academy Arena boasts state-of-the-art learning facilities, situated adjacent to excellent sporting facilities, and just minutes to Tramlines, National Rail and London Overground services. 

The Role

This is a full time (37 hour) a week position, working term time only i.e., 39 weeks of the year. The salary scale is SCP 4-6 Outer London (£24,408 - £25,212 pro rata) + pension scheme 

We are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP.

We are seeking a caring, child cantered individual to support and nurture our children to learn effectively both inside and outside of the classroom. 

The role entails supporting children, both individuals and small groups within the classroom, working alongside the classroom teachers and their plans to support children as they learn through the curriculum. In addition, our teaching assistants work with students in small groups, for example to develop and support literacy, reading of various therapies (for example Lego Therapy). We will provide training for this. 

Our academy has very distinct values of “Be Professional, Be Kind, Be Ambitious”. These values are for all members of our school community.

We are very fortunate to have the Matrix provision, a small unit for children with Autism, who spend a significant amount of time in lessons learning, but are also supported within the Matrix provision with autism specific therapies

At Oasis, we recruit those people who display the character and competence to really drive our Academies forward and accelerate achievement standards for all of our students. It is therefore essential that candidates can identify with, and be committed to, upholding the values of the Oasis Ethos and be ambassadors for Inclusion, Equality, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance. 

 Want to know more, call or visit us

The SENDCO of Oasis Academy Arena, Natalie French, is always happy to discuss the role or meet with potential candidates to talk about his values driven vision for the Academy and show you our working environment, allowing you to get a real sense of our Academy’s atmosphere. These visits can be arranged through the Academy by emailing lynn.nunn@oasisarena.org , or by calling 0208 240 6700

If you are interested in applying for the role, please complete and return our standard application form by no later than 11am on Friday 27th May 2022. Completed forms should be returned either by email to lynn.nunn@oasisarena.org or by post to oasis Academy Arena, Albert Road, London SE25 4QL

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

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.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529.