Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

📍 Rochdale, Greater Manchester
🕗 Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
💰 £110-£120 per day (depending on experience)
📅 Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term
🎓 September Start

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a supportive setting in Rochdale.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people who may face barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, and additional support needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students engage with education and reach their full potential.

The Role

Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
Assisting with classroom activities and learning interventions
Building positive and trusting relationships with students
Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning
Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff
Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

We Are Looking For

Experience working with children or young people is desirable
A positive, patient, and resilient attitude
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
Passion for supporting young people to succeed

Transferable Experience Welcome

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

Youth Work
Sports Coaching
Support Work
Residential Childcare
Mentoring
Health & Social Care
Psychology Graduates
Teaching Assistants
Security or Public Services
Any role supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals

Essential Requirements

Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Apply Now

Apply directly through this advert or contact Nicole Simpson for more information:

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed