Teaching Assistant — SEND & SEMH Support (Flexible)

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

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.