Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd. is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision school in Northampton, supporting pupils in Key Stages 3 and 4. The role is full-time with an asap start, focusing on emotional and academic support to help students re-engage with education.

The successful candidate will be skilled in engaging learners, motivating them to achieve goals, and will promote equality, safeguarding, wellbeing and British values in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least GCSE level (Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about alternative provision and the needs of students with SEND.
• Experienced in an education setting (or in a role working with young people).
• Strong communicators, able to work professionally with students and colleagues.

Skills

Engaging learners

Motivating students

Strong communication

Equality & safeguarding

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in young people's lives? Do you have the drive to support learners in reaching their full potential? We are working with an alternative provision school who are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their school based in Northampton.

The school specialises in alternative provision for students at Key Stages 3 and 4, providing a nurturing environment where learners can thrive, re-engage with education, and move on to positive destinations. This role is full time and will be ready to start as soon as possible.

The school are looking for successful Teaching Assistants who have the following qualities:

• Skilled in engaging learners and motivating them to achieve their goals.
• Passionate about providing emotional and academic support to students.
• Qualified to at least GCSE level (Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths) or equivalent.
• Knowledgeable about alternative provision and the needs of students with SEND.
• Experienced in an education setting (or in a role working with young people).
• Strong communicators, able to work professionally with students and colleagues.
• Committed to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.