Oasis Alternative Provision

Alternative Provision Practitioner - Oasis Alternative Provision
Oasis Alternative Provision is a supportive and inclusive learning environment dedicated to helping children with special educational needs (SEN). We believe that every child has unique potential and deserves a personalised educational experience that nurtures their academic, social, and emotional development and are looking for individuals to add to our growing team, giving individual support to our children.
We are seeking caring, reliable individuals to join our small alternative provision supporting children and young people with additional needs. This is a highly rewarding role focused on wellbeing, personal development, and meaningful daily engagement.
Role Overview You will work with learners in 1:1 and small-group settings, helping them build life skills, manage emotions, communicate confidently, and follow simple routines.
Key Duties
<ul>
<li>Support daily routines, learning tasks, and therapeutic activities</li>
<li>Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour</li>
<li>Assist with personal care where needed</li>
<li>Follow individual support plans and guidance</li>
<li>Record simple digital notes and observations</li>
<li>Support transitions and community-based activities</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with families and professionals</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For We are seeking candidates who can offer the following:
<ul>
<li>Experience supporting children with SEN, additional needs, or behavioural challenges</li>
<li>A calm, patient approach and confidence in busy or challenging moments</li>
<li>Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team</li>
<li>Basic digital skills for simple reporting and note-taking</li>
<li>Level 2 Health &amp; Social Care qualification desirable (training may be available)</li>
<li>Ability to move quickly and keep pace with active learners when required, including light physical activity such as brisk walking or short bursts of running</li>
<li>Flexibility to provide cover when we have an increase in children in the provision</li>
</ul>
Hours &amp; Pay
<ul>
<li>We have positions for either 30 hours or 15 hours per week</li>
<li>Term-time only</li>
<li>£16.50 per hour</li>
<li>Supportive team, ongoing training, and wellbeing focus</li>
<li>Smart-casual dress code/Uniform provided</li>
</ul>
Additional Information
<ul>
<li>Enhanced DBS and three references required</li>
<li>Right to work in the UK</li>
<li>In person</li>
<li>Vacancy may close early depending on applications</li>
</ul>
Pay: £16.50 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week
Benefits:
<ul>
<li>Employee discount</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Health &amp; wellbeing programme</li>
<li>On-site parking</li>
</ul>
Application question(s):
<ul>
<li>Do you have a live DBS or are a member of the DBS update service?</li>
</ul>
Work authorisation:
<ul>
<li>United Kingdom (required)</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

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