Impactful AP Teaching Assistant — Reengage Learners

Tradewind Recruitment; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a specialist AP setting in Milton Keynes. You will support pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs and help them re-engage with learning.

This is a September start, full-time temporary-to-perm role offering a competitive daily rate of 90–110 per day. The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient and adaptable, with experience in AP, SEN, SEMH settings or youth work.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar role, with SEMH needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils in a supportive environment.
• Patience, resilience and adaptability to manage challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils within lessons and providing 1:1 or small-group intervention where required.
• Building positive, consistent relationships with pupils and acting as a trusted and reliable member of the support team.
• Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs, using a calm and consistent approach.
• Encouraging pupils to engage with learning and helping them recognise and celebrate their progress.
• Supporting classroom behaviour and helping to maintain a safe, structured and positive learning environment.
• Working alongside teachers and pastoral staff to implement individual strategies and support plans.
• Helping pupils develop their communication, social skills, independence and confidence.
• Providing encouragement and reassurance to pupils who may have had negative experiences of education.

Education

TA qualification advantageous

Job description

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a specialist AP setting in Milton Keynes. You will support pupils with SEMH, behavioural needs and help them re-engage with learning.

This is a September start, full-time temporary-to-perm role offering a competitive daily rate of 90–110 per day. The ideal candidate will be resilient, patient and adaptable, with experience in AP, SEN, SEMH settings or youth work.