Alternative Provision Tutor

Teaching Personnel are seeking to recruit an Alternative Provision Tutor for a Secondary school in Northampton!

Job Title: Alternative Provision Tutor
Salary: NJC 12, FTE £27,711 per annum (pro rata: £24,340.74)
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week

Job Overview

An inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school is seeking a compassionate and proactive Alternative Provision Tutor to join its dedicated support team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on students who require additional behavioural, social, or emotional support to thrive in education.

The school aims to provide an ambitious, broad, and knowledge-rich curriculum and believes in supporting students with the skills and resilience needed to lead successful, fulfilling lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation and development of the school’s Internal Alternative Provision
• Deliver effective behaviour and learning support strategies
• Encourage student engagement and focus through individualised approaches
• Use de-escalation techniques in managing challenging behaviour
• Monitor pupil progress, set behaviour and academic targets, and track improvements
• Maintain regular, positive communication with parents and carers
• Liaise with internal staff and external agencies to support student outcomes
• Coordinate and facilitate academic work in the provision setting
• Support the reintegration of students back into mainstream classes
• Work closely with SEND teams and pastoral staff to address individual needs

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• GCSE/NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Experience working with young people in an educational or Alternative Provision setting
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour management strategies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build respectful, supportive relationships
• An understanding of how to meet the needs of SEND and vulnerable pupils
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and personalised learning approaches
• A flexible, team-oriented attitude and a calm, consistent approach
• Awareness of safeguarding, inclusion, and support practices in education

If you're passionate about supporting the social, emotional, and academic growth of young learners and thrive in a nurturing yet structured environment, we welcome your application.

Benefits of working with Teaching Personnel:

✓ Become part of the UK's leading education staffing provider
✓ Temp to perm option - flexible contract to assess if the role is really for you
✓ Competitive payment package
✓ Paid weekly
✓ Opportunities for professional development and growth with our highly effective CPD Academy
✓ Be part of a 12 week flexible probationary period, with the flexibility to leave if the school isn’t the right fit for you
✓ Dedicated and Experienced Secondary Consultant (4+ of experience working in the area) as your point of contact for opportunities and to manage your experience working with Teaching Personnel
✓ An established agency remaining open during COVID and furloughing our Teachers, with over 80+ branches nationwide
✓ Guidance for Graduates who are seeking their first role in education as part of our Future Teachers Programme

Like the sound of this role?

We look forward to your application!

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