Job Description
Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision, Wolverhampton
Are you someone who can bring patience, positivity and consistency to the lives of young people who have struggled in mainstream education? An alternative provision in Wolverhampton is looking for a confident Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged students who need a different approach to learning.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people who may have experienced difficulties with behaviour, attendance or engagement. You will be helping students rebuild their confidence, develop positive relationships and recognise that they can succeed in education.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students both academically and emotionally. You will need to be resilient, approachable and comfortable managing challenging behaviour, while understanding the importance of clear boundaries and consistency.
Experience working within alternative provision, PRUs, SEMH schools or mainstream secondary education would be advantageous. The school is particularly interested in people who can engage young people, remain calm under pressure and bring a positive attitude to the classroom.
Job Role:
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor and alternative provision opportunities across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
Are you someone who can bring patience, positivity and consistency to the lives of young people who have struggled in mainstream education? An alternative provision in Wolverhampton is looking for a confident Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged students who need a different approach to learning.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people who may have experienced difficulties with behaviour, attendance or engagement. You will be helping students rebuild their confidence, develop positive relationships and recognise that they can succeed in education.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to support students both academically and emotionally. You will need to be resilient, approachable and comfortable managing challenging behaviour, while understanding the importance of clear boundaries and consistency.
Experience working within alternative provision, PRUs, SEMH schools or mainstream secondary education would be advantageous. The school is particularly interested in people who can engage young people, remain calm under pressure and bring a positive attitude to the classroom.
Job Role:
- Support secondary-aged students who have struggled in mainstream education.
- Assist teachers with classroom learning and practical activities.
- Provide individual support to students who need additional help.
- Build positive relationships and encourage students to engage with learning.
- Support behaviour management and reinforce classroom expectations.
- Help students develop emotional regulation and positive social skills.
- Maintain a calm, structured and supportive learning environment.
- Encourage students to develop confidence, resilience and independence.
- Work as part of a team to support student progress and wellbeing.
- Work in a rewarding alternative provision setting.
- Make a real difference to young people who need additional support.
- Develop valuable experience supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour.
- Work alongside a team committed to helping students succeed.
- Receive ongoing support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor and alternative provision opportunities across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham and the West Midlands — or refer a candidate and ask about our excellent referral scheme.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
