Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to support students with challenging behaviour in Wakefield. The role can be long-term or short-term, on-site, and requires commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

You will work closely with students to engage them in learning while maintaining clear boundaries. The position offers market-leading pay, an onboarding process via My-Progression, and opportunities to access CPD certificates.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

Experience with challenging behaviour

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Resilient and adaptable

Can-do attitude

Job description

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield

Start Date: ASAP

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.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £100 to £120 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: WF4 1AL

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 5 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.

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