Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Provit Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Funded CPD and professionaldevelopment

Clear internal progression pathways

Pension scheme

Travel expenses where applicable

Wellbeing and supervision support

Company laptop and uniform provided

Job summary

Provit Recruitment is partnering with an organisation providing Alternative Provision into various settings across the Midlands. We are seeking a resilient, proactive Teaching Assistant to support learners who require additional help to thrive in education.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, promoting engagement and positive behaviour, and assisting with classroom delivery. DOE salary £22,000–£33,000, full-time term time plus training days.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification is essential.
• Experience in schools or educational settings.
• Experience supporting learners with behavioural, emotional, SEND, or additional learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Promote engagement, attendance, and positive behaviour.
• Support emotional regulation and pastoral wellbeing.
• Assist with classroom delivery and learning activities.
• Help create a calm, inclusive, and structured environment.
• Support educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Maintain safeguarding and learner welfare standards.
• Build positive, consistent relationships with young people.

Skills

Resilient

1:1 & small group support

Behavioural support

SEND support

Relationship-building

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Alternative Provision / Specialist Education Setting

Full-Time Term Time + Training Days

£22,000 - £33,000 per annum DOE

We are currently exclusively partnering with a organisation providing Alternative Provision into various settings across the Midlands. This is more than just a classroom support role, it's an opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people who require additional support to thrive in education.

We're looking for resilient, proactive, and compassionate individuals who can build genuine relationships with learners while helping to create a safe, engaging, and structured learning environment. This role is all about being able to break down barriers and be relatable to learners.

The Role

Working closely with teaching staff and senior leaders, you'll support learners both inside and outside the classroom, helping them develop academically, emotionally, and socially.

You'll play a key role in:

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promoting engagement, attendance, and positive behaviour
• Supporting emotional regulation and pastoral wellbeing
• Assisting with classroom delivery and learning activities
• Helping create a calm, inclusive, and structured environment
• Supporting educational visits and enrichment activities
• Maintaining safeguarding and learner welfare standards
• Building positive, consistent relationships with young people

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Teaching Assistant qualification
• Experience working within schools or educational settings
• Experience supporting young people with behavioural, emotional, SEND, or additional learning needs
• A strong ability to break down barriers

Desirable:

• HLTA qualification
• Experience within Alternative Provision or specialist education settings
• Experience delivering interventions or structured activities
• Additional training in SEND, behaviour, or emotional regulation support

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Funded CPD and professional development opportunities
• Clear internal progression pathways
• Support towards HLTA qualification
• Company laptop and uniform provided
• Pension scheme
• Travel expenses where applicable
• Fully funded wellbeing and supervision support
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Regular training days and team development opportunities
• The opportunity to genuinely change young lives every day