Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant for a Milton Keynes setting. The role focuses on supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs within a smaller, personalised environment.

Ideal candidates have prior experience in AP or SEN settings; a TA qualification is advantageous but not essential if you have relevant experience. This is a full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for long-term placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Alternative Provision or SEN settings is beneficial.
• Demonstrates resilience, empathy and ability to support SEMH needs.
• A relevant TA qualification is advantageous but not essential.

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.

Skills

1:1 intervention

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Education

TA qualification (beneficial)

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.