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Looking for a New Challenge? Become a Teaching Assistant!
Are you currently working as a Prison Officer or HMP Guard?Do you want to make a positive impact on people's lives outside of prison walls?Ready to use your unique skills in a classroom setting?
If you've been keeping people safe, enforcing discipline, and maintaining order in a high-pressure environment, you already have the resilience, communication skills, and leadership abilities needed to make a successful transition to a rewarding role as a Teaching Assistant (TA).
Why Become a Teaching Assistant?
- Make a Difference - Help students build confidence, achieve their potential, and overcome barriers to learning.
- Transferable Skills - Your experience in managing challenging behaviour, teamwork, and conflict resolution makes you uniquely qualified for this role.
- Varied Work - Support teachers in delivering lessons, help individual students with their learning, and work across different age groups and subjects.
- A Fresh Start - Experience a new, meaningful career path while continuing to serve your community.
What We Offer:
- Full Training - You don't need to have previous teaching experience. We'll provide all the training and support you need to excel in the classroom.
- Career Growth - Opportunities to develop within the education sector and take on more responsibilities over time.
- A Supportive Environment - Join a team where your background is valued, and your experience is seen as a strength.
Who We're Looking For:
- Strong communicators with the ability to remain calm and patient under pressure.
- People with experience managing challenging behaviour and maintaining discipline.
- Individuals who are motivated to inspire and support young people and adults alike.
If you're ready to take your skills into a new environment and help shape the future of the next generation, apply to become a Teaching Assistant today!
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