Teaching assistant post in the Internal Alternative Provision for pupils at risk of exclusion or disengagement, run by Beyond Schools Trust. The work centres on delivering planned lessons under the IAP Teacher's guidance and running targeted interventions for academic and emotional development. It supports pupils with SEND, social, emotional and mental health needs or challenging behaviour, and starts in January 2027. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of the IAP Teacher
- Provide targeted interventions to support academic and emotional development
- Assist in creating a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all learners
- Work collaboratively with the IAP team to ensure personalised support for every student
- Contribute to planning and assessment, tracking and celebrating pupil progress
What’s required
Experience
- Experience of working with children, ideally with SEND, SEMH needs or challenging behaviour
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning
- Builds positive relationships quickly while keeping professional boundaries
- Calm, patient and positive in challenging situations
- Resilience, empathy and a solution-focused approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to inclusion, equity and every pupil feeling valued
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check, as the post is a regulated activity
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction programme with a commitment to CPD
- Non-contributory membership of Benenden private health care cover
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Care First employee assistance programme
- Two-week October half-term break
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Supportive colleagues and leaders, with a healthy work-life balance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
