High Needs TA | Blackpool | AP

Join Our Dedicated Team! Full-Time Teaching Assistant for Alternative Provision in Blackpool

Are you a passionate and empathetic Teaching Assistant looking to make a profound difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in supportive, non-mainstream educational settings?

Our innovative Alternative Provision in Blackpool is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our compassionate team, starting in September 2025.

About Our Alternative Provision:

We are a specialist, pupil-centred educational provision located in Blackpool, committed to providing a high-quality, inclusive learning experience for young people who require an alternative approach to mainstream education. We focus on fostering academic progress, developing essential life skills, building confidence, and promoting positive well-being through small group sizes, flexible learning strategies, and a truly dedicated staff.

The Role: Full-Time Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an invaluable member of our team, working directly with pupils and collaborating with teachers and other professionals to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment. Your role will be pivotal in helping our pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their personal best.

Key Responsibilities:

• Individual & Group Support: Provide targeted academic and pastoral support to pupils, both individually and in small groups, to help them access the curriculum and achieve their learning goals.

• Behaviour Management: Implement and support positive behaviour management strategies, promoting a calm, safe, and respectful learning atmosphere.

• Resource Preparation: Assist teachers in preparing engaging and differentiated learning materials and maintaining an organised and stimulating classroom environment.

• Pupil Engagement: Actively encourage pupil participation, build rapport, and foster a sense of belonging and enthusiasm for learning.

• Pastoral Care: Offer empathetic emotional and social support, acting as a trusted adult and advocating for pupils' well-being and confidence.

• Monitoring Progress: Contribute to the observation, monitoring, and recording of pupil progress, providing valuable feedback to teachers.

• Collaborative Working: Work effectively and professionally as part of a multidisciplinary team, including teachers, therapists, and support staff, to ensure holistic support for each pupil.

• Safeguarding: Uphold our rigorous safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils at all times.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience: Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within an alternative provision, SEN (Special Educational Needs), or a mainstream setting with pupils who present challenging behaviours.

• Relevant Qualification: A Teaching Assistant qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3) is highly desirable, or demonstrable experience and a commitment to undertaking relevant training.

• Understanding & Empathy: A genuine understanding of the challenges faced by young people in alternative provisions and an empathetic, patient, and resilient approach.

• Behaviour Management Skills: Proven ability to apply effective de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour support strategies.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build strong rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents/carers.

• Proactive & Resourceful: A self-starter who can take initiative, identify needs, and find creative solutions.

• Reliability & Punctuality: Highly dependable, with a strong commitment to attendance and punctuality.

• Safeguarding Commitment: A thorough understanding and unwavering commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Enhanced DBS Check: Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check upon successful application.

Why Join Our Alternative Provision in Blackpool?

• Meaningful Impact: Make a significant and lasting difference to young people who truly benefit from bespoke support and a nurturing environment.

• Supportive Team: Work within a dedicated, passionate, and highly collaborative team committed to the success of every pupil.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training, professional development, and career progression within the alternative provision sector.

• Blackpool Location: Work in the heart of Blackpool, with good access to local amenities.

• Full-Time Stability: A secure, full-time position with a clear September 2025 start.

• Unique Environment: Be part of a dynamic and innovative educational setting where no two days are the same.

Ready to Help Young People Thrive? Apply Now!

If you are a compassionate, skilled, and resilient Teaching Assistant seeking a truly rewarding role in Blackpool, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV along with a detailed cover letter outlining your relevant experience, your understanding of alternative provisions, and why you are the ideal candidate to support our pupils.

rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com

Closing Date: applications reviewed on a rolling basis

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.