Teaching Assistants - Alternative Provision

TimePlan Education; Wirral; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting three dedicated Teaching Assistants for an Alternative Provision setting on the Wirral, with a September start. You will support students with social, emotional and behavioral needs, building trusting relationships in a nurturing, trauma-informed environment.

Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver engaging learning and intervention sessions, creating a calm, structured classroom and promoting positive behaviour and academic progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Alternative Provision (AP) or PRU setting.
• Ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour.
• Calm, proactive, and adaptable approach.
• Strong relationship-building with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs in and out of the classroom.
• Deliver engaging learning and intervention sessions with teachers and pastoral staff.
• Help create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and academic/personal growth.

Skills

Teaching support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

AP/PRU experience

Adaptability

Job description

Teaching Assistants (3 Roles Available) Alternative Provision September Start Wirral

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who thrives in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly supportive Alternative Provision setting on the Wirral, seeking three dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team this September.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a school that is committed to transforming the lives of young people who require additional support to reach their potential. The successful candidates will work within a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where every day brings the chance to make a genuine difference.

The Role

• Support students with social, emotional and behavioural needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to deliver engaging learning and intervention sessions.
• Help create a calm, structured and positive learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils to achieve both academically and personally.

We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within an Alternative Provision (AP), Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) or a similar specialist setting.
• Experience managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour.
• A proactive, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Someone who remains calm under pressure and can build strong relationships with young people.
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs.

What You'll Receive

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The chance to have a lasting impact on young people's lives.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• Full-time position starting in September.

If you have proven AP or PRU experience and are looking for your next rewarding challenge, we'd love to hear from you.