Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

Pathway Academy Zone is looking for a confident, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to support young people at our Alternative Provision centre in Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have experienced barriers within mainstream education and need additional support to re-engage, build confidence and make positive progress.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide practical, individualised support to learners.

Key responsibilities will include

Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

Assisting tutors during lessons and learning activities

Helping learners remain engaged, focused and motivated

Supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs

Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining clear professional boundaries

Supporting learners to build confidence, independence and resilience

Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning environment

Monitoring learner progress and escalating concerns where appropriate

Building strong professional relationships with learners, colleagues and other professionals

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

Alternative Provision

SEND or SEMH

Schools or colleges

Youth work

Behaviour support

Mentoring

Care or support work

Employability or vocational education

You will need to be patient, resilient and confident when working with young people who may have complex needs or challenging behaviours.

A relevant Teaching Assistant, education, SEND or youth work qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered.

What We Offer

Flexible zero-hours working

Approximately £13.50 – £14.50 per hour depending on experience

Equivalent FTE salary of £25,000 – £27,000

Opportunity to work within a growing Alternative Provision

Supportive working environment

Opportunities to build experience within education, SEND and Alternative Provision

Safeguarding

Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a short summary of your experience supporting young people