Job Description
Teaching Assistant - Full Time & Part TimeLocation: Willenhall Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time or part-time (all part-time applicants must be available for the full school day, 8:30am-3:30pm)Are you passionate about supporting young people who deserve a fresh start? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and commitment to help pupils overcome barriers and re-engage with learning? This exceptional alternative provision in Willenhall is looking for caring, dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their team.While we're keeping the school's name confidential, what we can say is that this is an inspiring place to work - a setting where relationships matter, where every young person is understood, and where every day brings meaningful progress. About the SettingThis specialist provision supports pupils who have experienced challenges in mainstream education, including SEMH needs, behaviour difficulties, and barriers that have impacted their confidence and engagement.What makes this setting truly special?
* A nurturing, therapeutic approach centred on trust and consistency
* Small class groups that allow for personalised support
* Staff who work closely together to understand every pupil's journey
* A safe, structured environment focused on emotional wellbeing
* A culture that celebrates resilience, effort, and personal growth
Working here is not just rewarding - it is genuinely life-changing. Exceptional Facilities & Therapeutic SpacesThe provision offers a high-quality environment designed to help young people regulate, refocus, and reconnect with learning. Facilities may include:
* Small, calm classroom settings to reduce overwhelm
* Breakout and regulation rooms for emotional support
* Therapy spaces for targeted SEMH interventions
* Outdoor activity and confidence-building areas
* Vocational learning rooms, such as workshops or life-skills areas
* Quiet, low-stimulus zones designed for de-escalation and reflection
Everything is built with pupil wellbeing and emotional safety at the centre.? About the RoleAs a Teaching Assistant, you will be a key part of each pupil's journey toward stability, confidence, and achievement. Your role will include:
* Supporting individuals and small groups with learning and behaviour
* Using de-escalation and therapeutic techniques (training provided)
* Helping deliver a balanced academic and SEMH-focused curriculum
* Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
* Encouraging resilience, self-esteem, and positive choices
* Creating routine, reassurance, and consistent boundaries
* Working closely with teachers, behaviour teams, and pastoral staff
No two days will be the same - but every day makes a difference. Who We're Looking ForIdeal candidates will be:
* Experienced with children or young people (SEMH experience preferred but not essential)
* Calm, patient, and emotionally resilient
* Excellent communicators who can build rapport and trust
* Passionate about giving young people a second chance
* Committed to safeguarding and reflective practice
* Able to work full school days (8:30am-3:30pm), whether part time or full time
This role is perfect for someone who truly believes in potential over past behaviour. What You'll GainIn return, you'll join a team that is dedicated, supportive, and driven by purpose. You'll benefit from:
* Full-time or part-time stability
* Comprehensive training, including behaviour support and de-escalation
* A close-knit, supportive staff team
* A role where the impact you make is immediate and lasting
* The chance to positively reshape a young person's future
If you're looking for a role where you'll be valued, supported, and able to change lives every single day - this opportunity in Willenhall is the perfect fit.
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