Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a specialist AP setting in Milton Keynes. You will support pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs and help them re-engage with learning.

This is a September start, full-time temporary-to-perm role offering a competitive daily rate of 90–110 per day. The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient and adaptable, with experience in AP, SEN, SEMH settings or youth work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role, with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils in a supportive environment.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability to manage challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within lessons and providing 1:1 or small-group intervention where required.
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils and acting as a trusted and reliable member of the support team.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, using a calm and consistent approach.
• Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and helping them recognise and celebrate their progress.
• Supporting classroom behaviour and helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual strategies and support plans.
• Helping pupils develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may have had negative experiences of education.

Education

TA qualification advantageous

Job description

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant - Milton Keynes

90 - 110 per day September Start Full-Time Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting young people who have struggled to engage within mainstream education? Do you have the resilience, patience and confidence to work with pupils who may present with challenging behaviour or complex social and emotional needs?

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a specialist AP setting in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced TA, Learning Mentor, Behaviour Support Worker or youth worker who wants to work in a smaller, more personalised educational environment where building positive relationships is at the heart of the role.

The provision supports young people who may have experienced difficulties within mainstream education and require a different approach to learning. Pupils may present with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, low confidence, anxiety, ADHD, ASC or other barriers to engagement.

As an AP Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping pupils re-engage with education, develop their confidence and make positive progress both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils within lessons and providing 1:1 or small-group intervention where required.
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils and acting as a trusted and reliable member of the support team.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, using a calm and consistent approach.
• Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and helping them recognise and celebrate their progress.
• Supporting classroom behaviour and helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual strategies and support plans.
• Helping pupils develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may have had negative experiences of education.

The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient and adaptable, with the ability to remain calm when faced with challenging situations. You will understand that behaviour is often a form of communication and be confident using positive, restorative and relationship-based approaches.

Previous experience within Alternative Provision, SEN schools, mainstream schools, SEMH settings, residential care, youth work or behaviour support would be highly desirable. A relevant TA qualification is advantageous but not essential if you have strong relevant experience.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind provides ongoing support throughout your placement, with a dedicated consultant on hand to help you with your career and find suitable opportunities. You will also receive access to The National College, giving you free access to thousands of CPD courses to help develop your skills and strengthen your CV.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to move away from a traditional classroom environment and work in a setting where relationships, resilience and consistency can genuinely change a young person's educational journey.