Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning do; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Gillingham is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to assist with lesson delivery and support the educational provision for learners. The role entails planning and preparing resources, evaluating student progress, and providing pastoral support. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 GCSEs including English and Maths, along with good communication skills and empathy towards students' needs. Opportunities for professional development and training are available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff with the educational provision of learners.
• Ensure pupils are supported pastorally.
• Provide feedback to class teacher on student learning needs.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Empathy and understanding to student needs

Education

Minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

* Teaching AssistantNEWFast Apply# Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Gillingham, KentContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full Time, Term TimeContract Length: to July 2026Salary: Point 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE)Posted: 6th January 2026Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 19th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1527942Job Reference: POSI0000022120Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: to July 2026* Job ID: 1527942* Share :Oasis Academy Skinner Street currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.**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.**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 studentsAs a Teaching Assistant within Oasis Academy Skinner Street, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Oasis Academy Skinner StreetPart of### Oasis Community Learning