Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Description

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Pay: £90-£110 per day (short/long term temporary)

Location: Stockton-on-Tees (Alternative Provision Setting)

Start: After Feb Half Term

Are you resilient, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education? Veritas Education are recruiting Teaching Assistants for an established KS3-KS4 Alternative Provision that supports pupils who are not currently able to access mainstream school.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide:

One‑to‑one and small‑group support

Assistance with emotional regulation and behaviour de‑escalation

Encouragement and structure to help pupils improve engagement

Guidance to help pupils rebuild confidence and develop positive learning habits

Support with routines, boundaries and consistent expectationsThe setting supports pupils who may be experiencing significant challenges, including those previously excluded, managing anxiety, or displaying heightened emotions. The aim is to help students stabilise, make academic progress and reintegrate into an appropriate educational pathway.

This role will suit someone who:

Has experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH or exclusion‑experienced pupils

Remains calm, patient and solution‑focused under pressure

Can build trust and positive relationships with young people

Is resilient, consistent and able to offer clear boundaries

Uses de‑escalation techniques effectively

Has a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.Benefits

Competitive daily rate (£90-£110 - PAYE)

Supportive staff team and excellent training opportunities

Opportunity to make a genuine impact on vulnerable young people

Potential for long‑term or ongoing work for the right candidatesHow to Apply

If you are motivated to help young people achieve positive outcomes and feel equipped to support in a PRU environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or make contact with Ed Hyland at (phone number removed) or to arrange a registration meeting and start after half term.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. xjnqpsq Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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