About this role
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 learningEmployability skillsFunctional Skills English and MathsPersonal development and preparation for the next stepsSupporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and positive engagement with education What We're Looking For Experience working with young people is desirableAn interest in Alternative Provision, SEMH or pupil re-engagementPatient, resilient and adaptable approachConfident building positive relationships with young peopleSomeone who is passionate about helping pupils overcome barriers to educationPractical skills or experience in construction or employability would be beneficial but are not essentialWillingness to learn and develop within an AP setting Why This Role? Temp-to-perm opportunityTeaching Assistant apprenticeship route availableAlready-qualified TAs also welcome to applySmall classes of around 6 pupils4-day working week8:30am-4:30pm working hoursOpportunity to make a genuine difference to young people who have disengaged from mainstream educationSupport 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!