Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Pathway Group; Corby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible zero-hours

Professional development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Pathway Academy Zone in Corby is seeking a confident Teaching Assistant to support learners in our Alternative Provision. You will work with 1:1 and small groups, alongside teaching and pastoral staff, to help learners engage with education and overcome barriers to learning.

Suitable candidates will have SEND/SEMH experience, be patient and resilient, and may hold a TA or youth-work qualification; practical experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Alternative Provision
• SEND or SEMH
• Schools or colleges
• Youth work
• Behaviour support
• Mentoring
• Care or support work
• Employability or vocational education

Responsibilities

• 1:1 support for learners and small groups
• Assist tutors during lessons and activities
• Help learners stay engaged, focused and motivated
• Support learners with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs
• Encourage positive behaviour and establish boundaries
• Support learners to develop confidence and independence
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning environment
• Monitor learner progress and escalate concerns when needed
• Build strong professional relationships with learners and colleagues

Skills

Youth work

Mentoring

Behaviour support

Care or support work

Employability or vocational education

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Organisation: Pathway Academy Zone

Contract: Zero-Hours Contract

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 FTE, pro rata / approximately £13.50 – £14.50 per hour depending on experience

Pathway Academy Zone is looking for a confident, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to support young people within our Alternative Provision in Corby.

This is a flexible opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people who may need additional support to engage with education, manage barriers to learning and make positive progress.

The Role

You will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to provide practical and individualised support to learners.

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Supporting tutors during lessons and learning activities
• Helping young people remain engaged, focused and motivated
• Supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs
• Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries
• Supporting learners to develop confidence and independence
• Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning environment
• Monitoring learner progress and escalating concerns where appropriate
• Building strong professional relationships with learners and colleagues

About You

• Alternative Provision
• SEND or SEMH
• Schools or colleges
• Youth work
• Behaviour support
• Mentoring
• Care or support work
• Employability or vocational education

You will need to be patient, resilient and able to communicate effectively with young people who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

A relevant Teaching Assistant, education, SEND or youth work qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

• Flexible zero-hours working
• Approximately £13.50 – £14.50 per hour depending on experience
• Equivalent FTE salary of £25,000 – £27,000
• Opportunity to work within a growing Alternative Provision
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunities to develop within education, SEND and Alternative Provision

Safeguarding

Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.