Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:30am to 3:30pm) Working Pattern: Term Time Only (38 weeks) Salary: £22,000 FTE Aspire People is recruiting on behalf of a specialist Alternative Provision in Rochdale for a permanent Teaching Assistant. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people who may have experienced barriers to education, including SEMH needs, SEND, anxiety, challenging behaviour, poor attendance or disrupted school placements. The provision uses a trauma-informed and relationship-led approach to help pupils rebuild confidence, re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes. As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally. This is a hands-on role where you will help learners overcome barriers to education, develop positive behaviours and build confidence in themselves and their abilities. Key Responsibilities - Support learning in the classroom and during interventions - Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups - Help pupils engage with learning and achieve their individual targets - Build positive relationships and support emotional regulation - Promote positive behaviour and consistent routines - Support pupils with SEND and EHCP outcomes - Assist with personal care where required - Contribute to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing - Work collaboratively with teachers, leaders and support staff ..... full job details .....