Entry-Level Teaching Assistant – An Opportunity to Lead, Learn, and Achieve! * Location: Mansfield Woodhouse * Start Date: Ongoing - Multiple Start Dates Available (including September 2025) * Shift: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm * Contract: Full-Time or Part-Time | Temporary (with long-term or permanent opportunities available) * Pay: £13.68 – £15.50 per hour This is not just a job. It’s a calling. We are looking for individuals with the courage to step forward—not just to work, but to lead with purpose. This is a role for someone who sees beyond the classroom, who understands that real change begins with a single, consistent presence in a child’s life. As a Teaching Assistant in this setting, you won’t be managing a traditional class—you’ll be working one-on-one with pupils from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 who are no longer in mainstream education. These are young people with stories. With challenges. But more importantly—with potential. They’re waiting for someone to believe in them. To stand beside them. To remind them what they’re capable of—and to help them prove it to themselves. The Mission Your mission is simple—but far from easy. You are there to build trust, first and foremost. These pupils need safety before they can open up to learning. You will create an environment that’s structured but warm, consistent but compassionate. You will support each child both academically and emotionally, providing the kind of encouragement and individual attention that’s rarely found in traditional education settings. And while the academic side matters—what matters more is that each child begins to see themselves differently. That they begin to believe again. Your role is to make that happen. What You’ll Receive: * A paid 5-day induction that will fully prepare you for the environment, expectations, and the challenges ahead. We don’t throw you in the deep end—we equip you with the mindset and skills you’ll need to succeed. * Access to our exclusive Training Academy Programme, designed for people just like you who want to grow and upskill as a Teaching Assistant. Whether this is your first step into education or a continuation of your journey, we’ll support your development from day one. * A free CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training library, so you can keep building your confidence, your expertise, and your value in the education world. * A clear path for progression. While this role starts as a temporary position, we don’t believe in ceilings. There are genuine opportunities to move into a long-term or permanent role for those who show commitment, growth, and impact. * A sense of purpose that no standard role can offer. This isn’t about tasks. It’s about transformation—of both your students and yourself. Who We’re Looking For: * You don’t need formal qualifications. What you need is heart, empathy, and a deep-rooted desire to help children grow. * Experience working with young people is a bonus—whether in schools, youth work, sports coaching, care settings, or community roles—but it’s not essential. We’ll give you the tools. You bring the commitment. * You are resilient, open-minded, and calm under pressure. Some days will be tough. But those are often the most rewarding. * You are teachable. You’re willing to learn new strategies, accept feedback, and develop your craft. * Above all, you show up with consistency, compassion, and belief. That alone makes you a role model in a child’s life. Do You Hear the Call? This is not a role for the faint-hearted. But if you’re ready to take on meaningful work—if you’re searching for something that challenges you, grows you, and allows you to leave a lasting legacy—then this might just be your moment. Apply now, or get in touch to learn more about how you can begin your journey as a Teaching Assistant