Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Location: Luton
Pay: £90 - £100 per day
Full-time | Term-time

Immediate Start

Alternative Provisions across Luton are seeking a resilient, confident Teaching Assistant to support young people with SEMH, behavioural needs, and additional learning challenges.

This is not a mainstream classroom.
It’s smaller groups, stronger boundaries, and real relationship-building.

You’ll provide 1:1 and small group support, help manage behaviour positively, and play a key role in re-engaging students who need structure, consistency, and someone who won’t give up on them.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with additional needs

• Support pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs, and learning difficulties

• Help implement behaviour support plans and structured routines

• Build positive, professional relationships with students who may be disengaged from education

• Assist the teacher in delivering tailored and differentiated learning

• Promote emotional regulation, engagement, and independence

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (education, youth work, coaching, or care background welcomed)

• Is confident managing challenging behaviour in a firm but fair manner

• Builds rapport quickly and maintains professional boundaries

• Is consistent, reliable, and emotionally resilient

• Has a genuine desire to support vulnerable learners

Previous experience in Alternative Provision, PRUs, or SEND settings is desirable but not essential.

What’s on Offer

• £90 per day

• Rewarding role supporting vulnerable young people

• Opportunity to gain experience in specialist education settings

• Supportive school environments focused on positive outcomes

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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.
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