At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-to-one support and tuition for learners with complex needs.
- Company: Connex Education Partnership, dedicated to supporting young people in alternative education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, ongoing support, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a rewarding role that helps students overcome barriers and thrive in education.
- Qualifications: MAPA trained with experience in supporting children with SEND or SEMH needs.
The predicted salary is between 25 - 25 £ per hour.
- MAPA Trained Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (1:1 Support)
- About Connex Education
Connex Education Partnership provides specialist support for children and young people who are unable to access mainstream education.
Through our Alternative Provision service, we work with learners who require a personalised approach to help them re-engage with learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced MAPA Trained Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support and tuition for learners in the Harborne area.
This role involves working with students who may present with complex Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism, ADHD, trauma-related behaviours, or those at risk of exclusion.
Many learners require consistent support, clear boundaries, and a calm, therapeutic approach to learning.
As a teaching assistant, you will deliver tailored educational sessions while using de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour support techniques to create a safe and productive learning environment.
Availability across Monday to Friday is preferred, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.
Sessions are typically around two hours per day, with additional hours available.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised one-to-one tuition and intervention sessions.
- Build positive relationships with learners and promote engagement in education.
- Apply MAPA strategies to support behaviour regulation and emotional wellbeing.
- Use proactive and de-escalation approaches to manage challenging situations.
- Adapt learning activities to meet individual academic and developmental needs.
- Monitor progress and complete session reports.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, local authorities, and other professionals.
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment.
About You
- Current or recent MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) training.
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND and/or SEMH needs.
- A strong understanding of behaviour support and de-escalation techniques.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A calm, resilient, and adaptable approach.
- The ability to engage learners who may have experienced barriers to education.
- Safety Intervention / Team Teach trained
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay rate
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact on young people's educational journeys.
- Ongoing support from our dedicated Alternative Provision team.
- The chance to work in a rewarding and highly specialist role.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation.
All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check
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MAPA Trained Teaching Assistant employer: Connex Education Partnership
Join a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Yardley Wood, where your expertise as a Qualified SENCO will be valued and impactful. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement within the education sector. With competitive pay and a commitment to staff well-being, this is an ideal environment for passionate educators looking to make a difference.
Contact Details:
Connex Education Partnership Recruitment Team
