Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire

Organisation: Pathway Academy Zone

Contract: Zero-Hours Contract

Salary: £25,000 – £27,000 FTE, pro rata / approximately £13.50 – £14.50 per hour depending on experience

Pathway Academy Zone is looking for a confident, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to support young people within our Alternative Provision in Corby.

This is a flexible opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people who may need additional support to engage with education, manage barriers to learning and make positive progress.

The Role

You will work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to provide practical and individualised support to learners.

Key Responsibilities Include Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and within small groups

Supporting tutors during lessons and learning activities

Helping young people remain engaged, focused and motivated

Supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs

Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining clear boundaries

Supporting learners to develop confidence and independence

Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning environment

Monitoring learner progress and escalating concerns where appropriate

Building strong professional relationships with learners and colleagues

About You We are interested in candidates with experience across areas such as:

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 able to communicate effectively with young people who may have experienced challenges within mainstream education.

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 develop 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, submit your CV along with a short summary of your experience working with young people