Teaching Assistant - Flexible, Impactful Term-Time Role

Acorn Free School; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Free School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Alternative Provision. The role focuses on supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges, helping them engage with GCSE and vocational offerings while promoting personal development.

You will be part of a committed staff team in a Lincoln-based school that emphasises safeguarding, continued professional growth, and collaborative practice to raise achievement and aspiration for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges.
• Ability to motivate and engage challenging students using a wide range of strategies.
• Committed to inclusive ethos and pupil potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to engage and participate in learning activities.
• Contribute to a collaborative working environment among staff.
• Support personal development opportunities for pupils.
• Assist with managing behaviour and implementing agreed strategies.

Skills

Motivating students

Engaging pupils

Behaviour support

Team player

Job description

Acorn Free School is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our Alternative Provision. The role focuses on supporting pupils with emotional and behavioural challenges, helping them engage with GCSE and vocational offerings while promoting personal development.

You will be part of a committed staff team in a Lincoln-based school that emphasises safeguarding, continued professional growth, and collaborative practice to raise achievement and aspiration for all pupils.