Ex-Forces Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!

Prospero Teaching; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking an Ex-Forces Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with SEMH. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to utilize military skills to positively influence students' lives. Key responsibilities include building relationships with pupils, providing one-on-one assistance, and collaborating with teaching staff. The role is rooted in a supportive environment, aimed at fostering a constructive learning experience for students who face challenges. Start as soon as possible in a dynamic and impactful educational setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the UK school system.
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU setting is desired.
• Ability to engage students displaying challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school.
• Build rapport with pupils to encourage engagement and progress.
• Work alongside colleagues to understand diverse pupil needs.

Skills

Build positive relationships

Resilience

Proactivity

Education

Supporting Teaching and Learning Qualification

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Ex-Forces Teaching Assistant - Start ASAP!, Newcastle upon Tyne

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Are you looking to transfer your Military experience to have positive impact on young people’s lives in an Education setting? If so, we want to hear from you today!

Prospero Teaching is looking for passionate, proactive and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with an Ex-Forces background to support the learning of pupils with SEMH who have been excluded from mainstream Education. This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.

About the Setting:

• The role is based in an inspirational PRU setting in Newcastle.
• The School supports pupils across the Secondary School age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism.
• The School has an outstanding supportive culture where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.

Pay, Hours and Contract:

• Contract – Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2026. Temporary Contract.
• Start Date – ASAP or September 2025
• Location – Newcastle

About the Role:

• The role is aimed towards individuals with Military experience due to the range of transferable skills that can be brought to the role.
• The role will involve supporting pupils who have been temporarily excluded from mainstream school. Pupils display challenging behaviour and some pupils have varying levels of SEMH.
• The role will involve supporting pupils on both a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• A key part of the role will be to build a rapport and a positive relationships with pupils to help them to engage with their learning and make progress both academically and as young people.
• A key part of the role will also be working alongside colleagues to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom

Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare-based Qualification (desired)
• Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK
• Experience within an SEN School or PRU Setting (desired)
• An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
• A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years