Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and resilient Supply Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting from September on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to support children and young people who require additional assistance to access education and achieve their full potential.
This role is offered on a supply basis initially, with the potential for longer-term opportunities and the possibility of securing a school-based contract for the right candidate.
The school is a specialist provision supporting learners from Key Stage 1 through to Key Stage 4 who may face a range of additional needs and barriers to learning. Pupils may present with:
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Challenging behaviour
- Emotional regulation difficulties
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Anxiety and trauma-related needs
- Attachment difficulties
- Additional learning needs (ALN)
The school provides a highly nurturing, structured and supportive environment where positive relationships and personalised learning are at the heart of everything they do.
As a Supply Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting learners both academically and emotionally throughout the school day.
Responsibilities may include:
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Assisting with the delivery of engaging learning activities
- Building positive and trusting relationships with learners
- Promoting positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation
- Supporting pupils with their social and emotional development
- Working closely with teachers and wider multidisciplinary teams
- Helping to create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
- Responding calmly and effectively to challenging situations when required
- Contributing to behaviour support plans and learner progress
- Experience working with children or young people with SEMH and behavioural needs
- A strong understanding of trauma-informed approaches and relationship-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A patient, resilient and proactive attitude
- Confidence supporting learners across KS1-KS4
- The ability to work effectively as part of a wider team
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in:
- Pupil Referral Units (PRUs)
- Alternative Provision settings
- Teaching Assistant roles
- Youth Work
- Support Work
- Residential Childcare
- Behaviour Mentor roles
- Learning Support Assistant positions
- Sports Coaching
- Care and support environments working with young people
Desirable:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
Applications are also welcomed from candidates who can demonstrate relevant practical experience working with children and young people who present with additional needs.
- Full-time opportunity starting in September
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Opportunity to secure a longer-term position or school contract
- Access to a wide range of free CPD and training, including:
- Thrive Training
- Behaviour Management Training
- Autism Awareness (ASD)
- Safeguarding
- SEMH Support Strategies
- ALN Training
- And many more professional development opportunities
- Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant
- On-site parking available
If you are passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Start Date: September
Position: Supply Teaching Assistant
Contract Type: Supply (with opportunities for a sc
