Teaching Assistant (IAP)

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD induction

Non-contributory private health care (

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

October half-term break

Cycle to Work scheme

Healthy work-life balance

Job summary

Beyond Schools Trust is seeking a teaching assistant for the Internal Alternative Provision to support pupils at risk of exclusion. You will deliver planned lessons under the IAP Teacher's guidance and run targeted interventions for academic and emotional development.

The role supports pupils with SEND, SEMH needs or challenging behaviour and starts in January 2027. You will work with the IAP team to tailor support and contribute to planning, assessment, and progress tracking in a safe,

Qualifications

• Experience with supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Ability to work under guidance and follow structured plans.
• Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher
• Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development
• Assist in creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all learners
• Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student
• Contribute to planning and assessment, tracking and celebrating pupil progress

Skills

Passion for helping children learn

Positive relationships

Calm under pressure

Resilience and empathy

Communication and teamwork

Inclusion and equity

Job description

Teaching assistant post in the Internal Alternative Provision for pupils at risk of exclusion or disengagement, run by Beyond Schools Trust. The work centres on delivering planned lessons under the IAP Teacher's guidance and running targeted interventions for academic and emotional development. It supports pupils with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs or challenging behaviour, and starts in January 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher
• Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development
• Assist in creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all learners
• Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student
• Contribute to planning and assessment, tracking and celebrating pupil progress

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of working with children, ideally with SEND, SEMH needs or challenging behaviour

Skills & knowledge

• Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
• Builds positive relationships quickly while keeping professional boundaries
• Calm, patient and positive in challenging situations
• Resilience, empathy and a solution-focused approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to inclusion, equity and every pupil feeling valued

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, as the post is a regulated activity

What’s offered

• Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
• Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Care First employee assistance programme
• Two-week October half-term break
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Supportive colleagues and leaders, with a healthy work-life balance