Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

Spencer Clarke Group

Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant

📍 Rochdale, Greater Manchester
🕗 Monday-Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm
💰 £110-£120 per day (depending on experience)
📅 Full-Time | Temporary to Long-Term
🎓 September Start

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant to join a supportive setting in Rochdale.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with young people who may face barriers to learning, including SEMH needs, challenging behaviour, and additional support needs. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students engage with education and reach their full potential.



The Role

  • Supporting students on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Assisting with classroom activities and learning interventions
  • Building positive and trusting relationships with students
  • Supporting students with social, emotional, and behavioural needs
  • Encouraging engagement, attendance, and participation in learning
  • Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff
  • Promoting a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment


We Are Looking For

  • Experience working with children or young people is desirable
  • A positive, patient, and resilient attitude
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
  • Passion for supporting young people to succeed


Transferable Experience Welcome

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Youth Work
  • Sports Coaching
  • Support Work
  • Residential Childcare
  • Mentoring
  • Health & Social Care
  • Psychology Graduates
  • Teaching Assistants
  • Security or Public Services
  • Any role supporting children, young people, or vulnerable individuals


Essential Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS certificate covering Child and Adult Workforce, registered on the DBS Update Service, or willingness to apply and pay for a new DBS check.
  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.


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