At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children aged 8-16 with emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Leading education supply agency committed to youth development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, guaranteed pay scheme, pension contributions, and professional development.
- Other info: Join a top-rated employer with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need your support.
- Qualifications: Experience with children or vulnerable adults, strong behaviour management skills.
An independent specialist school in Middlesbrough 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
- 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
- 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.
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.
If you are a Teaching Assistant living in or around Middlesbrough who can enthuse, motivate and positively support learners—particularly those excluded from mainstream education—and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on (phone number removed).
Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision employer: Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND
The Edwin Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for Teaching Assistants in Middlesbrough. With a strong focus on professional development, competitive pay, and a commitment to inclusivity, we empower our staff to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people with additional needs. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values resilience, empathy, and the transformative power of education.
Contact Details:
Vision for Education - Teesside - SEND Recruitment Team
