Teaching Assistant - Join Our Supply Team - #2119518

The Guardian


Date: 2 days ago
City: Sheffield
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
The Guardian
Join Our Own Supply Pool at Oasis Academy Don Valley!
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people in their learning? Oasis Academy Don Valley is expanding its in-house supply team and is looking for dedicated Supply Teaching Assistants to join us.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work flexibly within a supportive and inclusive school environment, where you'll play a key role in helping students succeed. As part of our internal supply pool, you'll benefit from regular opportunities, consistency of work within one setting, and the chance to build strong relationships with staff and students.
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Who would make a great Supply Teaching Assistant?
This role is ideal for:
  • Graduates looking to gain hands-on experience before pursuing teacher training or a career in education
  • Individuals considering a career in teaching, SEND support, or youth work
  • Experienced Teaching Assistants seeking flexible working opportunities
  • Professionals with transferable skills from care, coaching, mentoring, or support roles
  • Anyone patient, nurturing, and committed to helping students overcome barriers to learning

When you join our supply team, you'll benefit from:
  • Flexible working - choose when and how often you work
  • Early access to shifts - be first in line for opportunities ahead of agency workers
  • Enrolment into a pension scheme
  • The opportunity to gain valuable experience across an all-through academy
  • Access to a supportive, motivated, and ambitious team environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in students' lives every day

What You'll Be Doing
No two days are the same, making this a varied and rewarding role. You will:
  • Support students in the classroom, both individually and in small groups
  • Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and inclusive learning experiences
  • Provide targeted support for students with additional needs
  • Help maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
  • Adapt quickly to different classrooms, age groups, and student needs
  • Promote positive behaviour and support student wellbeing

What You'll Need to Succeed
  • GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (Level 2 minimum)
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or relevant experience)
  • Strong communication skills and a calm, patient approach
  • The ability to support and motivate students of all abilities
  • Excellent organisational skills, flexibility, and resilience
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an education, care, or pastoral setting
  • A commitment to safeguarding and professional development
  • Above all, reliability, adaptability, and a positive attitude

About Us
Oasis Academy Don Valley is a co-educational all-through Academy in Sheffield, serving students from Reception through to Year 11. We celebrate diversity and place the personal development and achievement of every child at the heart of our work. With a vibrant, multi-cultural community, excellent facilities, and a dedicated staff team, we provide an environment where both students and staff can thrive.
If you're ready to work flexibly while making a real difference, we'd love you to join our supply team.
Safeguarding Statement:
Oasis Academy Don Valley 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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