Job Advertisement: Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision School (Key Stage 4) Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? An alternative provision school is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 4 male student. This rewarding role requires a skilled individual with experience in similar settings who can build strong, trusting relationships with students to guide and support them in their education. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 support to a Key Stage 4 male student, fostering engagement in learning. Break down barriers to learning and encourage personal and academic growth. Build trust and rapport with the student, promoting a safe and supportive environment. Collaborate with teachers and staff to implement individualized support plans. Manage challenging behavior effectively, using de-escalation techniques where necessary. Required Skills and Qualities: To succeed in this role, candidates must have: Experience working with students with behavioral challenges, ideally in alternative provisions or similar settings. Resilience and patience to navigate challenging situations with empathy and understanding. Strong communication skills to build relationships with students, staff, and families. Adaptability to meet the needs of the student and respond to dynamic classroom environments. A nurturing and supportive approach, creating a safe space for learning and growth. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. What We Offer: An opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person’s educational journey. A supportive team and collaborative school environment. A full-time role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. If you have the experience and passion to guide and support a student in overcoming barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school committed to changing lives and creating brighter futures. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website