Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Middlesbrough
£380 - £425 per week (salary is depending on experience and/or qualifications)
Starting ASAP
The School and Role
An independent specialist school in Middlebrough seeks a Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children who have been excluded from mainstream education. Pupils are aged 8-16 and often present with Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs, as well as associated needs such as Autism or ADHD. The school provides a nurturing, structured environment with a focus on helping pupils make progress emotionally, socially, behaviourally and academically.
The Teaching Assistant will work in small classes and 1:1 settings, using strong behaviour support skills to help pupils overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
Requirements
The desired Teaching Assistant will:
- Be confident in behaviour management, including de-escalating challenging or aggressive behaviour.
- Mentor and build positive relationships with pupils, supporting them through tailored educational packages.
- Be resilient, empathetic, patient, and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Have relevant experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults, particularly those with additional needs or who are disengaged from learning.
What we offer
As a Teaching Assistant and part of our team, you benefit from:
- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
- Social and networking events.
- Pension contributions.
- CPD to support your professional development.
- Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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