Young Offender Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency in Manchester is seeking a Young Offender Teaching Assistant to support young people in Pupil Referral Units. The role involves helping disengaged students access education and develop socially and emotionally. Ideal candidates will be resilient and passionate about making a difference. Opportunities for permanent positions exist after a qualifying period.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Direct links to local schools

Dedicated Consultants

24/7 support for interview preparation

Qualifications

• Must be resilient and passionate about changing young people's lives.
• Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues is required.

Responsibilities

• Support young people aged 11-17 in Pupil Referral Unit settings.
• Offer guidance in the classroom and support social/emotional development.

Skills

Resilience

Passion for Change

Understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues

Job description

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Client:

Milk Education

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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About the role

Milk Education are recruiting for a Young Offender Teaching Assistant to work with young people aged between 11 and 17 who are receiving their education in Pupil Referral Unit settings across Manchester.

• The role of a Young Offender Teaching Assistant is to support young people to access education, as they will often be very disengaged from school-life.
• This would be an amazing opportunity for somebody who wants to make a difference to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and that in some cases have suffered major trauma.

About the school

• The work of a Young Offender Teaching Assistant will require you to be based within a Pupil Referral Unit school setting in Manchester.
• You will offer guidance and support both in the classroom, and also with their social and emotional development.
• The working hours are 8:30am – 3:30pm Monday to Friday.
• There are opportunities for the role to become a permanent position after a qualifying period is worked

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Young Offender Teaching Assistant you will:

• Be resilient
• Have a passion to change young people’s lives for the better
• Have an understanding of Social, Emotional and Mental Health Issues

Why choose Milk?

Milk Education are an eco-friendly, purpose-driven supply agency, driven to make a change. With a mission to be the MOST REWARDING agency to work both with and for.

Benefits to you:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Direct links to local schools.
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs.
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding.
• 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation.

If you are interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible or email me at for more information!