Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Location:Newbury
Setting: Specialist Alternative Provision (KS2-KS4)
Contract: Term time | Full-time preferred

We are recruiting an Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to support young people who may be vulnerable to exploitation, county lines involvement or long-term disengagement from education.

This is a proactive early-intervention role focused on prevention, re-engagement and future planning. You will work closely with learners to build trust, challenge risky behaviours and help them identify positive alternatives and achievable next steps.

You will be part of a safeguarding-focused team committed to creating safe, aspirational pathways for every student.

• Provide classroom and pastoral support within a structured alternative setting
• Deliver targeted interventions around risk awareness, healthy relationships and decision-making
• Support reintegration into mainstream education, college or vocational pathways where appropriate
• Monitor attendance, engagement and wellbeing
• Contribute to behaviour plans and personalised risk assessments
• Work collaboratively with safeguarding leads and external agencies
• Encourage aspiration, goal setting and positive identity development
• Maintain firm, fair and consistent boundaries

• Has experience working with vulnerable or hard-to-reach young people
• Understands contextual safeguarding, exploitation risks and youth violence prevention
• Can confidently manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour
• Is proactive, solution-focused and resilient
• Has strong communication skills and can build trust quickly
• Believes in prevention, second chances and long-term positive change

• Excellent rates of pay!
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
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