Teaching Assistant

Location: Binley Woods

ABC Teachers is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work in an Alternative College Provision in Coventry on a part-time basis.

  Monday      9am-12.30pm
   Tuesday     Either 9am-12.30pm or 12.30pm-4pm
    Friday       9am-12.30pm

About the role:

Support the teaching and learning of secondary-aged students in an Alternative Provision setting.
Support pupils in accessing learning activities under the guidance of the teacher or SENCo.
Assist in the implementation of individual education, behaviour and support plans.
Promote a nurturing, structured, and consistent environment that supports pupils' emotional well-being and behaviour regulation.
Build positive, trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and participation.
Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups to deliver targeted academic and social-emotional interventions.
Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and incidents, reporting concerns as appropriate.
Contribute to a safe and positive learning environment in line with safeguarding and behaviour management policies.
An interest in outdoor sports activities would be desirable.
About the Provision:

- With over 40 years of experience, this is one of the UK’s leading providers of training and apprenticeships. Top of Form
Supporting over 2,000 students annually and partnering with more than 800 employers, this provision is proud to be rated GOOD by Ofsted across all areas of provision. With over 40 years of experience, they are ideally positioned to help students, adults, and employers bridge the skills gap between education and employment.
Through ongoing investment and close collaboration with employers, their programmes remain relevant, engaging, and aligned with local labour market needs and they are proud to uphold a 100% progression promise supporting every learner into apprenticeships, employment, or further education."

About you:

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
Ability to remain calm and consistent in challenging situations.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students

Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers  
ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. We are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. We have branches across the country, and

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a Teaching Assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact our SEND team on (phone number removed).

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