Teaching Assistant Alternative Provision

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a resilient Teaching Assistant to work in Birmingham, supporting students with challenging behaviours in a secondary Alternative Provision. This role requires experience with young people facing barriers to learning, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position offers training, support, and the chance to make a real impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Support from experienced staff

Training tailored to SEMH needs

Long-term role in the same school

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with young people with challenging behaviours.
• Passion for supporting young people to re-engage with education.
• Patient, empathetic, and consistent approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support for students aged 11–16.
• Supporting students with challenging behaviours using positive strategies.
• Assisting teachers with behaviour management.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

De-escalation techniques

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision – Challenging Behaviour

Are you a resilient and motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who need support the most? This secondary Alternative Provision in South Birmingham is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with challenging behaviours and social, emotional and mental health needs.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, understands the barriers young people face, and remains calm under pressure. As a Teaching Assistant you will be supporting students on a 1‑2‑1 basis, managing behaviours and helping them to regulate their behaviours. This role requires a Teaching Assistant who has previous experience supporting young people who have faced academic or social barriers. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive team of Teaching Assistants and Teachers who are determined to make a difference.

Job Role:

• Providing classroom support for students aged 11–16
• Working 1-2-1 and with small groups to encourage engagement and progress
• Supporting students with challenging behaviours using positive and consistent strategies
• Building strong relationships, acting as a positive role model and trusted adult
• Assisting teachers with behaviour management and lesson delivery
• Using de‑escalation techniques to support emotional regulation
• Helping students develop social skills, confidence and resilience

You Will Need:

• Minimum 6 months experience working with young people with challenging behaviours or barriers to learning
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and use de‑escalation techniques
• A patient, empathetic and consistent approach
• A passion for supporting young people to re‑engage with education
• Level 2/3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning desirable

In Return, You Will Receive:

• Support from an experienced staff team and leadership
• Training and guidance tailored to SEMH and behaviour needs
• Small group settings where you can make a real impact
• A role that offers variety, challenge and reward every day
• A long‑term position as a Teaching Assistant at the same school

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.