Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

proviT LTD; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Funded CPD and professional develop-

Travel expenses where applicable

Fully funded wellbeing and supervision

Regular training days

Job summary

proviT LTD is partnering with an Alternative Provision in the Midlands to recruit a Teaching Assistant to support learners with diverse needs in a specialist education setting.

The role involves working closely with staff to support learners both inside and outside the classroom, promoting academic and personal development in a structured environment. Training days are included, with a salary range up to £33k DOE.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification and classroom experience.
• Experience working within schools or educational settings.
• Experience supporting learners with behavioural, emotional, SEND, or additional learning needs.
• Strong ability to break down barriers and relate to learners.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Assistant qualification

Experience working in schools

Behaviour support experience

Ability to break down barriers

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

HLTA 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 organization 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