Progress Teachers are delighted to be working with a dedicated alternative education setting in Northamptonshire, supporting their search for a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people who have faced barriers to learning in mainstream education.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll play an important role in supporting students’ learning, confidence, and personal development. Your responsibilities will include:
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Assisting teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting materials to meet individual student needs.
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Supporting students with social, emotional, or behavioural challenges in the classroom.
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Encouraging positive behaviour, engagement, and participation in learning.
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Assisting with assessments, record-keeping, and monitoring student progress.
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Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff to help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
About You
You’ll be patient, adaptable, and motivated by the opportunity to help young people reach their potential.
Ideally, you will have:
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Experience supporting students in a classroom, ideally within KS3/KS4 or an alternative provision setting.
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The ability to manage challenging behaviour with empathy and consistency.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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A proactive, flexible approach to supporting both teachers and students.
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A genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
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A Level 2/3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning (or equivalent) — desirable but not essential.
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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Two satisfactory references