Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: Monday–Friday, full-time
Age Group: Secondary pupils
Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Alternative Provision in Littlehampton, working with secondary-aged pupils who may have additional needs, behavioural challenges or have struggled within a mainstream school environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping young people succeed. You will work closely with teachers and the wider team to provide both academic and pastoral support, helping pupils to engage with their education and develop their confidence.
The role will include:
- Supporting secondary-aged pupils across the school day
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
- Helping pupils to manage their behaviour and emotions
- Building positive and trusting relationships with students
- Supporting learning and encouraging engagement in lessons
- Working alongside teachers and the wider pastoral team
- Helping create a safe, calm and positive learning environment
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with children or young people
- Be confident managing challenging behaviour
- Be calm, patient and consistent
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Be able to set clear boundaries whilst remaining supportive
- Have a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning
Experience within SEN, SEMH, Alternative Provision, Youth Work, Residential Care or Behaviour Support would be particularly beneficial, although candidates with transferable experience will also be considered.
What we offer:
- A supportive school environment
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
- Competitive rates of pay
- Ongoing support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
- Access to CPD and training opportunities
If you're passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding role within an Alternative Provision setting, we'd love to hear from you!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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