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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📞 01772 954200