Teaching Assistant for Pupils Referral Units

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Job Type: Full-time, Long-term, Temp to perm

Salary: 80.00 - 95.00 per day.

As a Teaching Assistant within an alternative provision, you will play a critical role in helping students with behavioural challenges develop the skills they need to succeed academically and behaviourally. You will work closely with students in Alternative Provisions and Pupil Referral Units, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to help them reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Implement behaviour management strategies to help students improve their behaviour and self-regulation.
• Assist teachers and staff in creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Provide one-on-one and group support to students, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, counsellors, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized behaviour support plans.
• Document and track student progress.
• Attend training sessions and professional development to enhance your skills.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times.

Qualifications:

• Experience working with students with behavioural challenges is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help students succeed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Willingness to undergo a background check and clearance to work with vulnerable individuals.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rates on qualifications and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Meaningful and rewarding work that makes a difference in the lives of students.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV or call the South office for more information (phone number removed).

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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