Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision (September Start)

TimePlan Education; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to join an alternative provision in Wolverhampton from September. You will support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs and work closely with teaching staff to help learners overcome barriers to learning.

The ideal candidate will have significant AP/PRU experience, strong behaviour management, and a genuine passion for helping pupils succeed; Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working in an Alternative Provision or PRU setting.
• Proactive, positive and resilient approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs to overcome barriers to learning.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and provide targeted support in and out of the classroom.
• Contribute to creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

AP/PRU experience

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Proactive and resilient

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision (September Start)

Location: Wolverhampton (WV3)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Long-term

TimePlan Education is currently recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join a well-established and highly supportive alternative provision in Wolverhampton from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, resilient and passionate Teaching Assistant with significant experience working within Alternative Provision (AP) or Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) settings. Previous work with challenging behaviour is essential.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students with a range of social, emotional and behavioural needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will build strong relationships with pupils, provide targeted support both in and out of the classroom, and contribute to creating a safe, engaging and nurturing learning environment.

We're Looking For:

• Significant experience working in an Alternative Provision or PRU setting (essential).
• A proactive, positive and resilient approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with young people who may have experienced challenges in education.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils succeed both academically and personally.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why This Opportunity?

You'll be joining a school that is recognised for:

• A nurturing, inclusive and trauma-informed approach to education.
• Small class sizes, allowing for meaningful relationships and personalised support.
• A dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to improving outcomes for every learner.
• A strong focus on student wellbeing, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.
• A collaborative and supportive staff culture where every team member is valued.
• Opportunities to develop professionally within a specialist educational setting.

If you have the experience, resilience and commitment to make a real difference in an alternative provision environment, we'd love to hear from you.