Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD certificates

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with an Alternative Provision in Wakefield to recruit an adaptable Teaching Assistant who can support students displaying challenging behaviour and help them engage with learning in a positive, structured environment.

The role is available long-term or short-term, paying £100-£120 per day via PAYE, with access to CPD courses, 24/7 consultant support, and a referral scheme. You’ll be joining a dedicated team focused on safeguarding and constructive behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour.
• Experience in Alternative Provision, PRU or similar setting desirable.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach.
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Support students with challenging behaviour and engage them in learning.
• Maintain clear boundaries and promote positive behaviour.
• Adapt to the needs of learners in a challenging environment.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Adaptability

Resilience

Team player

Job description

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Yorkshire and Humber/ contract / £100 - 120 per day

Do you have experience supporting students with challenging behaviour?

Are you resilient, patient and able to build positive relationships with young people?

Are you an adaptable Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant who can provide consistent support in a challenging environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an Alternative Provision based in Wakefield, supporting students who display challenging behaviour and require additional support with their education. The provision is looking for a committed Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant who can help create a positive and supportive learning environment.

The provision is looking to take on an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant on either a long-term or short-term basis, depending on your availability. The successful Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant will support students with challenging behaviour, helping them engage with their learning while maintaining clear boundaries and promoting positive behaviour.

The successful Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with challenging behaviour
• Experience working within an Alternative Provision, PRU or similar setting is desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people
• A resilient, patient and adaptable approach
• A ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to get stuck in

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.