Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

AMA Admin; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunities

CPD and training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education are recruiting a resilient Teaching Assistant to join a small alternative provision in Leeds. You will support KS3/KS4 students, build trusting relationships and assist teachers throughout the school day.

The role emphasises pastoral and emotional support, behaviour management and an individualised, relationship-led approach to helping young people rebuild confidence and re-engage with education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people.
• Experience in a school, alternative provision, SEN or pastoral work.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Calm, approachable and patient approach.
• Ability to adapt to KS3/KS4 learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support KS3 and KS4 students in lessons and throughout the day.
• Build positive relationships with reluctant learners.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and accessing learning.
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where needed.
• Support positive behaviour with clear boundaries and consistency.
• Help students develop confidence, resilience and independence.

Skills

Behaviour management

Relationship-building

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Location: Leeds
Job Type: Full-time, Long-term
Hours: Monday to Friday
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Milk Education are currently recruiting for a resilient, patient and passionate Teaching Assistant to join a small alternative provision in Leeds.

The provision supports Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students who have struggled to engage within mainstream education and may be at risk of permanent exclusion. With a small student cohort, staff can take a highly individualised and relationship-led approach to supporting young people.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands that positive relationships are at the heart of successful behaviour management and who wants to help young people rebuild confidence, re-engage with education and recognise their potential.

The Role

• Support students across KS3 and KS4 within lessons and throughout the school day
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people who may be reluctant to engage
• Support teachers with classroom activities and help students access learning
• Provide pastoral and emotional support where required
• Promote positive behaviour through clear, consistent boundaries
• Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience and independence
• Adapt your approach to meet different learning needs and abilities
• Help students overcome barriers to engagement and participation
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, families and other professionals
• Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and professional conduct

About You

We are looking for someone who is calm, approachable, resilient and genuinely passionate about working with young people.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience in a school, alternative provision, SEN, pastoral, youth work or similar environment
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
• The confidence to establish clear boundaries while remaining supportive and approachable
• A patient and consistent approach when working with challenging or disengaged students
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A good sense of humour and the ability to connect with young people
• A genuine belief in the ability of young people to make positive progress

Experience supporting young people with SEMH, challenging behaviour, SEND or previous difficulties in mainstream education would be highly desirable.

Why Work with Milk Education?

• Competitive daily rates
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience within alternative provision
• Potential temp-to-perm opportunities

If you are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people who need consistency, encouragement and someone to believe in them, we would love to hear from you.

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