Impactful Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing placement support

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting an experienced Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant for a Leicester setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with additional needs and SEMH challenges while assisting teachers and contributing to a calm, structured classroom environment.

The role requires resilience, patience, and a commitment to working five days a week in an Alternative Provision.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within SEN/SEMH or similar settings.
• Patient, calm and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils
• Support children and young people with a range of additional needs
• Help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Support behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Encourage pupils to engage positively with their education
• Help create a calm, structured and supportive environment
• Assist teachers with lessons and activities
• Support pupils with their social, emotional and personal development
• Work closely with teaching staff and the wider support team

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Job description

Aspire People Limited is recruiting an experienced Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant for a Leicester setting. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils with additional needs and SEMH challenges while assisting teachers and contributing to a calm, structured classroom environment.

The role requires resilience, patience, and a commitment to working five days a week in an Alternative Provision.