Teaching Team Support Member – Specialist Provision for Long-Term Non-Attenders Full-Time Position – Immediate or September Start Pay: £110 - £120 per day Are you an experienced teaching assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Or a HLTA looking for a new and different challenge? Do you feel confident managing challenging behaviour one on one and want to make a real difference for young people who have struggled to engage in mainstream education? This exciting opportunity to join a small, dedicated teaching team supporting long-term non-attenders could be the perfect next move for you. About the Role: This role offers a hands-on, varied teaching experience where you will support a small group of students, often working one-on-one or with up to five learners at a time. The focus is on delivering basic English, Maths, and some GCSE-level content, helping students regain their confidence and motivation. You will be a key player in helping young people overcome barriers to learning and behaviour, including managing challenging situations with calm and constructive approaches. You’ll also have the chance to support students on work experience placements and outdoor learning activities, broadening their horizons beyond the classroom. What You’ll Do: Lead engaging lessons in English and Maths, with the possibility of delivering GCSE topics, including ICT Provide tailored one-to-one or small group support, adapting to individual learning needs Support students to overcome barriers related to attendance, learning, and behaviour Manage challenging behaviour with patience, understanding, and consistent strategies Assist with offsite work experience days, supporting students to build life and work skills Encourage participation in outdoor and practical learning activities Work flexibly and proactively within a close-knit, supportive team Who You Are: An experienced teaching assistant ready to step up into a more autonomous teaching role Comfortable and confident working with young people who present challenging behaviour Able to lead lessons in core subjects, with a willingness to develop and teach GCSE content Adaptable, calm under pressure, and proactive in tackling a varied workload Enthusiastic about supporting learning beyond the classroom, including outdoor and work experience activities A reliable team player with excellent communication skills Able to drive students offsite when required (access to a vehicle is essential) Additional Information: Pay: £110 - £120 per day, dependent on experience Full-time role with an immediate start DBS check required (cost covered by candidate) Opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the lives of young people If you are passionate about supporting students who face significant barriers to education and ready to take the next step in your career, this role offers a dynamic and rewarding environment to develop your skills and experience. To Apply: Please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website