Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Location: Leicester and Leicestershire
Pay: £100 - £110 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm (term time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full time, long-term to permanent
About the Roles
Long Term Futures are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join several Alternative Provisions across Leicester and Leicestershire. These settings support children and young people who have been excluded from, or are unable to access, mainstream education.
Alternative Provisions offer small class sizes, high levels of staff support and a therapeutic, relationship-based approach. The focus is on helping pupils re-engage with learning, develop confidence and build the skills they need to make positive progress both in and out of the classroom.
This work is hands-on, varied and incredibly rewarding for the right person.
What You'll Be Doing
Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils
Helping young people manage behaviour, regulate emotions and overcome barriers
Supporting creative, practical, vocational and physical learning activities
Assisting with tailored behaviour and learning plans
Working closely with teachers and support staff to promote progress and wellbeing
Encouraging independence, confidence and positive relationships
Who We Are Looking For
We welcome candidates with a range of relevant experience e.g. Teaching Assistants, Sports Coach, Behaviour Mentor, Support Workers, Graduates in relevant fields.
Resilient and calm under pressure
Hands-on, energetic and proactive
Able to build rapport with pupils who may find school challenging
Patient, adaptable and committed to making a positive impact
Willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS
Why Join an Alternative Provision?
Long-term roles with genuine opportunities to secure permanent positions
Supportive teams with strong staff-to-student ratios
A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people every day
Access to creative, therapeutic, outdoor and vocational learning opportunities
A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same
Apply Today
If you are resilient, enthusiastic and passionate about helping young people, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. Millie at Long Term Futures will contact shortlisted applicants to arrange the next steps