Level 2 Teaching Assistant 
Location: Accrington
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Pay: £12.50 - £13.25 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP

I am working closely with a Secondary Alternative Provision in Accrington to recruit a committed and confident Level 2 Teaching Assistant for an immediate start.

This is a full-time role supporting students across the provision both in class and on a 1:1 basis. The young people in this setting can display challenging behaviours and may have a history of disengagement from mainstream education. The successful candidate must be confident in their approach and passionate about breaking down barriers to learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and within small groups

Assist the class teacher in managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

Build strong, consistent relationships with pupils

Implement strategies to support emotional regulation and engagement

Contribute to the wider pastoral care of students

Requirements:

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)

Experience supporting children or young people, ideally in an SEN or alternative provision setting

Confidence in managing and de-escalating challenging behaviour

A calm, resilient, and flexible approach

Strong teamworking and communication skills

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact in a supportive, specialist environment.

To apply or for more information, please contact Keira by clickling apply now. This role is to start as soon as possible, and early applications are advised.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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