Teaching Assistant

Avenue Centre for Education; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue Centre for Education (ACE) is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support secondary pupils in a PRU environment. You will help pupils re-engage with learning, assist teachers with tailored lessons, and foster positive relationships among pupils, families, and staff.

ACE emphasises safeguarding and provides staff with guidance, training, and CPD opportunities to grow their skills. Closing date: Mon 16th November (Noon).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and develop their confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons tailored to individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Help pupils develop essential skills to turn challenges into opportunities.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to join our Pupil Referral Unit (PRU), supporting secondary pupils who require a nurturing, structured, and supportive environment to succeed.

As part of our team, you will:

• Support pupils to re-engage with learning and develop their confidence.

• Assist teachers in delivering lessons tailored to individual needs.

• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and staff.

• Help pupils develop essential skills to turn challenges into opportunities.

• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment.

ACE can offer the successful candidate the support from staff, parents and members (governors) who are enthusiastic, caring and committed to working as a team to achieve the best journey for our students at ACE. You will have the opportunity to develop new skills and stay motivated through guidance and support of the Senior Leadership Team, who have great plans for ACE and who really value committed members of staff. You will be enhancing your career by enrolling on the ACE's numerous training and CPD schemes that effectively progress the knowledge and skill set of our staff team. This is a fantastic opportunity if you are motivated to work in a school giving 'a second chance' to some of the most vulnerable young people in society.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November (Noon)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online checks, receipt of two satisfactory references and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check.