Teaching Assistant

Agincare; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Professional development

Supervision and support

Career progression

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

All's Well School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners with social, emotional and mental health needs, working with teachers to deliver personalised educational programmes and create opportunities for growth.

You'll help build relationships, provide encouragement and structure, support learners to engage with learning, and assist with safeguarding and progression to further education, training or employment where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).
• Experience working with children and young people in education, care or support settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with learners and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour with professionalism and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
• Promote confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with safeguarding and progression reviews.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Challenging behaviour

Resilient

Team player

Safeguarding focus

Level 2 English & Maths

Education

Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Package Description: At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning. Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible. We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future. If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. The Role Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners. You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping

Main duties of the job

We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team at All's Well School to support learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This role involves working alongside teachers to deliver personalized educational programs. You'll help create opportunities, build relationships, and support young people to make positive steps towards their futures.

About us

All's Well School, part of Agincare Children's Services, works with children and young people who have faced barriers to education. The school focuses on helping learners rebuild confidence, develop skills, and achieve outcomes they may not have thought possible. Agincare offers comprehensive training, professional development, and a supportive team culture to its staff.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning.

Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future.If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners.You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assisting with educational activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promoting confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting learners to overcome barriers to education.
• Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress.
• Supporting young people to prepare for their next steps, including transitions into further education, training or employment where appropriate.Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring concerns are raised and acted upon in line with school policies.
• Contributing to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions.
• Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.You'll be:

• Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in supporting children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or mental health needs.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and consistency.
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• A strong team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).

Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential, alongside the values, attitude and commitment needed to make a positive difference every day.

Why Join All's Well School?

When you join us, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on changing lives through education.We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Access to specialist training including Team Teach, First Aid and safeguarding programmes.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to see the difference your work makes every single day.

Safeguarding

All's Well School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

As this role involves regulated activity with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants will be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current disclosure legislation as part of the safer recruitment process.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Qualifications

• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent). Experience working with children and young people in an education, care, or support setting is essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.