Attitude to Learning Support
Salary
: SCP 25–29
Contract:
Full Time (37 hours per week), Term Time + 2 weeks
Location:
Oasis Academy Brightstowe, Shirehampton, Bristol
Closing Date: 4th November 2025 (midnight)
Interview Date: TBC
Disclosure Level: Enhanced DBS required
Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and thrive in a nurturing school environment?
Do you want to work in a vibrant and inclusive Academy where your work will directly impact student wellbeing, behaviour, and engagement?
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is seeking an Attitude to Learning Support professional to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is a key role in promoting positive behaviour, attendance, and academic progress across the Academy.
The Role
As Attitude To Learning Support, You Will
* Lead the internal suspension and patrol provision, ensuring safeguarding and effective resourcing
* Develop educational packages to reduce fixed-term suspensions and support re-engagement
* Work closely with the Inclusion and Safeguarding Teams to address emerging behaviour themes
* Support students through key transitions and unpick barriers to learning
* Maintain strong communication between the Academy, students, and families
* Contribute to pastoral meetings and anti-bullying initiatives
* Maintain accurate records using BROMCOM and CPOMS
* Support central detentions and follow-up processes
The Ideal Candidate
We're Looking For Someone Who
* Is an enthusiastic and effective leader and manager of young people
* Is educated to degree level and holds a DipSW, youth work or teaching qualification
* Demonstrates strong care, guidance and support for groups and individuals
* Is a competent coordinator and motivator
* Can coach, mentor and deliver training
* Shows flexibility, adaptability and excellent organisational skills
* Has emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
* Understands Emotional Literacy and its impact on learning
* Builds strong relationships using excellent interpersonal skills
* Has a desire to learn the most up-to-date teaching and behaviour management strategies
* Is passionate and committed to making a difference in the lives of our pupils and their communities
* Is willing to model and support the Oasis ethos
What We Offer
When you join the Oasis Brightstowe family, you'll benefit from:
* Comprehensive training opportunities at the cutting edge of educational research and coaching
* Integrated support
* Access to free counselling service and regular wellbeing resources
* Free eye tests
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Corporate Health Cash Plan
* Competitive family leave entitlement
* Generous pension plan
* A genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed
* A fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best
* A great team of friendly and supportive colleagues
About Us
Oasis Academy Brightstowe is a dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Shirehampton, Bristol. As part of the Oasis Community Learning family, our mission is to transform lives through holistic, values-driven education. We are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community, where we focus on character, competence and community as drivers of student success.
How To Apply
Please submit your application via the eTeach portal by midnight on Tuesday 4th November 2025
To arrange a visit to the Academy or for any queries, please contact the main school office.
Please note: CVs will not be accepted. All applicants must complete a full application form.
Fluency Duty
This role requires fluency in spoken English in line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act
Attachments
3 Teaching Assistant Recruitment Brochure
4 Support Staff Recruitment Brochure
Attitude to Learning Support - 2025
Support Staff Application Form
Safeguarding Statement
Oasis Academy Brightstowe 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.