Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm). Working Pattern: Term Time Only (38 weeks). Salary: 22,000 FTE. Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale for a permanent Teaching Assistant.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who may have experienced barriers to education, including SEMH needs, SEND, anxiety, challenging behaviour, poor attendance or disrupted school placements. The provision uses a trauma-informed and relationship-led approach to help pupils rebuild confidence, re‑engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally. This is a hands‑on role where you will help learners overcome barriers to education, develop positive behaviours and build confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support learning in the classroom and during interventions
- Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual targets
- Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation
- Promote positive behaviour and consistent routines
- Support pupils with SEND and EHCP outcomes
- Assist with personal care where required
- Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
- Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and support staff
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Education or school settings
- Youth work
- Residential care
- Support work
- SEMH or SEND environments
- Alternative Provision or PRU settings
The ideal candidate will be:
- Calm, resilient and patient
- Consistent in their approach to behaviour
- Able to build positive professional relationships
- Passionate about supporting vulnerable young people
- A strong team player with excellent communication skills
Requirements
- Experience working with children or young people
- Understanding of behaviour support and inclusion
- Commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare
- Full‑time availability
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check
What's on Offer
- Permanent, term‑time‑only position
- Supportive and experienced staff team
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to develop experience in SEND, SEMH and Alternative Provision
- A role where you can make a genuine difference every day
Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.
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Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision employer: Aspire People
Aspire People is an exceptional employer for FE & College Lecturers in South Wales, offering competitive pay rates of £28 - £45 per hour along with a £100 sign-up bonus after 20 days of work. With a strong commitment to employee growth through free CPD and safeguarding training, as well as dedicated consultant support, Aspire People fosters a flexible and inclusive work culture that empowers educators to inspire the next generation while enjoying meaningful and rewarding employment.
