Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
2 days ago
Walsall
Secondary School, Walsall | Full Time | Long-Term OpportunityBe the Difference for Students Who Need It MostNot every student needs a stricter timetable.Not every student needs another sanction.Sometimes they just need the right person in their corner.Hays Education is working with a secondary school in Walsall that is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support students within its Alternative Provision. This is a funded role supporting young people who may be struggling to access mainstream education due to social, emotional or behavioural barriers.The school isn't simply looking for someone to supervise students.They're looking for someone who can build trust, earn respect and help young people believe in themselves again.The OpportunityYou'll be supporting students who may have: \n\n • SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs\n, • Behavioural difficulties\n, • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)\n, • ADHD\n, • Attendance challenges\n, • Difficulties engaging in mainstream lessons\n, • Gaps in learning and confidence\n\n Many of these students are bright, capable young people who simply need additional support to unlock their potential.That's where you come in.What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Supporting students on a one-to-one basis\n, • Working with small intervention groups\n, • Helping pupils engage positively with learning\n, • Acting as a positive role model throughout the school day\n, • Supporting emotional regulation and wellbeing\n, • Promoting positive behaviour and resilience\n, • Helping students develop confidence both inside and outside the classroom\n\n No two days are ever the same, which is exactly why so many people love working in Alternative Provision.The relationships you build, the progress you witness and the impact you have can be genuinely life-changing.Who Would Be Perfect for This Role?You may already be working as a: \n\n • Teaching Assistant\n, • SEN Teaching Assistant\n, • Behaviour Mentor\n, • Learning Support Assistant\n, • Youth Worker\n, • Sports Coach\n, • Residential Support Worker\n, • Children's Support Worker\n, • Care Worker\n\n Or perhaps you're someone who has experience supporting young people in another capacity and wants to transfer those skills into education.The school values personality, resilience and relationship-building skills just as much as experience.Why Work Through Hays Education? Higher than average rates of pay Weekly pay Long-term, consistent work Dedicated support from a specialist education recruiter Access to opportunities not advertised elsewhere Potential route into a permanent school position Free training and CPD opportunitiesWhat You'll Need \n\n • A genuine passion for supporting young people\n, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills\n, • Patience, resilience and adaptability\n, • Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion\n, • The ability to inspire students who may have lost confidence in education\n\n Apply TodayIf you're looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant job in Walsall, want to gain experience within a Secondary Alternative Provision, and are passionate about supporting students with SEMH, SEND, Autism, ADHD and behavioural needs, we'd love to hear from you.This is more than a Teaching Assistant role. It's an opportunity to help young people rewrite their story and achieve success when others may have written them off.Keywords: Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant Walsall, Teaching Assistant Jobs Walsall, SEMH Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor Jobs, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEND Support Assistant, Secondary School Teaching Assistant, Inclusion Support Worker, Youth Worker Education Jobs, Learning Mentor Walsall, Education Jobs West Midlands, Alternative Provision Jobs. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk