Location: Burgess Hill
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
Contract: Full-time, term-time
Role: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Daily Rate: £100 per day
Are you passionate about supporting young people who may have struggled within mainstream education?
Do you have a calm, patient and resilient approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may find education challenging?
We are working with a welcoming and supportive Alternative Provision setting in Burgess Hill, supporting pupils from primary age through to KS4. The provision gives young people the opportunity to re-engage with education, rebuild confidence and develop the skills they need for their next steps.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a genuine difference and develop their experience within Alternative Provision, SEMH and behaviour support.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and the wider support team to help pupils access learning and develop the confidence and skills they need to progress.
You will support pupils both academically and pastorally, helping them to understand and manage their behaviour while encouraging them to make positive choices.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting pupils in the classroom and during practical activities
Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
Helping pupils engage with their learning
Building positive and trusting relationships with young people
Supporting pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
Encouraging positive behaviour and behaviour for learning
Helping pupils develop emotional regulation and self-awareness
Supporting pupils to develop confidence, resilience and independence
Helping pupils recognise their strengths and make positive choices
Working closely with teachers and other members of staff
Supporting pupils with life skills and personal development
Encouraging pupils to take responsibility and accountability for their actions
Helping pupils prepare for their next stage of education, training or employment
The setting supports young people who may have experienced significant barriers to accessing mainstream education.
This can include pupils who are:
At risk of exclusion or have experienced permanent exclusion
Struggling with SEMH needs
Displaying challenging or dysregulated behaviour
Finding it difficult to engage with traditional education
Experiencing difficulties with attendance or relationships
Struggling with emotional regulation
In need of additional SEND support
The centre has a strong focus on behaviour intervention, using calm, consistent and compassionate approaches to help young people develop self-regulation, respect, accountability and resilience.
Experience working with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEND, trauma, youth work or young people who have struggled in mainstream education would be a real advantage.
However, we’re also interested in candidates who have the right attitude, personality and resilience. You don’t necessarily need previous Alternative Provision experience.
We’re looking for someone who is:
Patient, calm and consistent
Passionate about supporting young people
Confident building relationships with pupils
Resilient when faced with challenging behaviour
Able to remain calm and professional in difficult situations
Positive, encouraging and proactive
Able to set clear boundaries while remaining nurturing
Adaptable and willing to think creatively
Comfortable working as part of a wider team
Reliable and committed
Interested in SEMH, SEND and Alternative Provision
Able to look beyond behaviour and understand the individual needs of the young person
Experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, youth work, mentoring, care or similar settings is desirable but not essential.
We would particularly welcome applications from people who have previously worked as Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Youth Workers, Support Workers, Residential Support Workers, Sports Coaches or in similar roles supporting young people.
This role is about much more than simply helping pupils complete their work.
The provision places a strong emphasis on personal development, life skills, emotional development and preparing young people for their next steps. Pupils may be working towards returning to mainstream education, moving into specialist provision, further education, training or employment.
You will have the opportunity to become a positive role model for young people who may not always have had positive experiences of education.
For the right person, this can be an incredibly rewarding role.
If you’re looking for a role where you can build genuine relationships, support young people through challenges and see the impact you can have, this could be a fantastic opportunity.
You don’t need to have all the answers. What matters is that you’re patient, consistent, willing to learn and genuinely want to help young people move forward.
Best Fit, Every Time.
If you’re interested in this opportunity, please get in touch with Pink Tile Education to register and discuss the role further.
The advertised daily rate of £100 is inclusive of 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
We work closely with our schools and candidates to ensure the Best Fit, Every Time.
All candidates are subject to our usual safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.
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