Job Description

Location: Wellingborough
Contract: Temp to Perm
Working Pattern: 4 days per week, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Start Date: ASAP

Tradewind Recruitment are currently looking for an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a small and supportive secondary setting in Wellingborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people re-engage with education, build confidence and develop practical skills for their future.

The school is happy to consider both candidates looking to complete a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship and already-qualified Teaching Assistants, with the salary reflecting the route and experience of the successful candidate.

The Role

You will be supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education, helping them to rebuild confidence, develop practical skills and re-engage with learning.

The setting has small classes of around 6 pupils, allowing staff to provide a high level of individual support.

The curriculum includes:

  • Construction and practical learning
  • Employability skills
  • Functional Skills English and Maths
  • Personal development and preparation for the next steps
  • Supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive engagement with education

What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with young people is desirable
  • An interest in Alternative Provision, SEMH or pupil re-engagement
  • Patient, resilient and adaptable approach
  • Confident building positive relationships with young people
  • Someone who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to education
  • Practical skills or experience in construction or employability would be beneficial but are not essential
  • Willingness to learn and develop within an AP setting

Why This Role?

  • Temp-to-perm opportunity
  • Teaching Assistant apprenticeship route available
  • Already-qualified TAs also welcome to apply
  • Small classes of around 6 pupils
  • 4-day working week
  • 8:30am-4:30pm working hours
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who have disengaged from mainstream education
  • Support and development within an Alternative Provision setting

If you're passionate about supporting young people and would like to develop your career within Alternative Provision, apply today or contact Alana at Tradewind Recruitment to find out more!