Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Not every young person thrives in a mainstream classroom.

We are seeking Teaching Assistants to support students attending alternative provisions due to social, emotional and mental health challenges.

These settings provide smaller class sizes, personalised support and a nurturing approach that helps students re-engage with education.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting students who may have experienced trauma or adverse childhood experiences
• Encouraging participation in learning activities
• Promoting emotional wellbeing and self-confidence
• Supporting positive behaviour and personal development
• Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team

Who Would Be Suitable?

• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers (children or young adults)
• Youth Workers
• Sports Coaches

This is a rewarding opportunity to help vulnerable young people achieve outcomes they never thought possible.

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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