Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Southmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking compassionate Teaching Assistants to join an alternative provision supporting children and young people who struggle in mainstream education.

This is not a traditional classroom; our approach focuses on relationships, emotional regulation, and meeting learners where they are. You will work in small groups or one-to-one, supporting wellbeing and learning, modelling calm interactions, and fostering creativity and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision.
• Training in safeguarding and child welfare.
• DBS clearance or willingness to undergo.
• Ability to work in a trauma-informed setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils academically, emotionally, and socially
• Help create a safe, predictable, and nurturing learning environment
• Model calm, respectful interactions
• Encourage engagement through creativity, curiosity, and positive relationships
• Be part of a close-knit, reflective team that values supervision and support

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Emotional intelligence

SEND

SEMH

Job description

We are seeking compassionate, resilient Teaching Assistants to join a highly individualised alternative provision supporting children and young people who have struggled to thrive in mainstream education.

This is not a traditional classroom setting. Our provision is built around relationships first, emotional regulation, and meeting young people exactly where they are. Many of our pupils have experienced trauma, anxiety, school refusal, or social and emotional challenges — and our work focuses on rebuilding trust, confidence, and a sense of belonging.

Our approach

• Small group and 1:1 learning in calm, therapeutic environments
• A strong focus on wellbeing, emotional literacy, and self-regulation
• Trauma-informed, nurture-based practice
• Flexible, creative learning pathways tailored to each individual
• Close collaboration with families and professionals to support the whole child

The role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils academically, emotionally, and socially
• Help create a safe, predictable, and nurturing learning environment
• Model calm, consistent, and respectful interactions
• Encourage engagement through creativity, curiosity, and positive relationships
• Be part of a close-knit, reflective team that values supervision and support

Working hours: 09:00 - 15:30, flexible/adhoc days.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, empathetic, and emotionally intelligent
• Can remain calm and grounded in challenging situations
• Understands trauma-informed practice
• Values connection over compliance
• Has experience with SEND, SEMH, or alternative provision
• Drives and has access to a vehicle, the school is not assed via public transport.

Why join us?

• Meaningful work where your impact is felt every day
• Small settings where relationships truly matter
• A supportive team culture with ongoing training and development
• The chance to be part of a provision doing things differently — and for a reason

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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