Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Aspire People; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a permanent Teaching Assistant to join an Alternative Provision in Rochdale. The role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only (38 weeks), with a salary of 22,000 FTE.

You will support pupils academically and emotionally, helping them overcome barriers to learning. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff, providing hands-on support to build confidence, develop positive behaviours and foster resilience in pupils

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Understanding of behaviour support and inclusion.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and during interventions
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual targets
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation
• Promote positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support pupils with SEND and EHCP outcomes
• Assist with personal care where required
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and support staff

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Behaviour support

Safeguarding awareness

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm). Working Pattern: Term Time Only (38 weeks). Salary: 22,000 FTE. Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale for a permanent Teaching Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who may have experienced barriers to education, including SEMH needs, SEND, anxiety, challenging behaviour, poor attendance or disrupted school placements. The provision uses a trauma-informed and relationship-led approach to help pupils rebuild confidence, re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally. This is a hands‑on role where you will help learners overcome barriers to education, develop positive behaviours and build confidence in themselves and their abilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom and during interventions
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual targets
• Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation
• Promote positive behaviour and consistent routines
• Support pupils with SEND and EHCP outcomes
• Assist with personal care where required
• Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and support staff

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:

• Education or school settings
• Youth work
• Residential care
• Support work
• SEMH or SEND environments
• Alternative Provision or PRU settings

The ideal candidate will be:

• Calm, resilient and patient
• Consistent in their approach to behaviour
• Able to build positive professional relationships
• Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people
• Understanding of behaviour support and inclusion
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
• Full‑time availability
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

What's on Offer

• Permanent, term‑time‑only position
• Supportive and experienced staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to develop experience in SEND, SEMH and Alternative Provision
• A role where you can make a genuine difference every day

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.