Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision
Location: Nottinghamshire / MansfieldStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
About the Role
We are seeking a resilient and dedicated Teaching Assistant to work within a Secondary Alternative Provision setting, supporting students who require additional support outside of mainstream education.
This role is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference, working with young people who may face Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, behavioural challenges, or barriers to learning.
You will play a key role in re‑engaging students with education, promoting positive behaviour, and supporting their personal and academic development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to secondary-aged pupils
- Support students with SEMH needs and challenging behaviour
- Assist in delivering tailored and engaging learning activities
- Build positive and trusting relationships with students
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
- Help create a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment
- Support pupils to re-engage with education and achieve their goals
- Work closely with teaching staff and pastoral teams
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
Requirements
- Experience working with young people, ideally within education or support settings
- Strong behaviour management skills
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build strong relationships and act as a positive role model
- Passion for supporting vulnerable or disengaged students
Desirable
- Experience working in alternative provision, PRU, or SEN settings
- Knowledge of SEMH and behaviour support strategies
- Team Teach or similar training
- Understanding of trauma‑informed approaches
Benefits of Working with Monarch Education
- GCA Approved Supplier
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Opportunities to gain experience across specialist SEN settings
- Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
- Opportunity to enhance your CPD portfolio through our Affinity Academy
- Free Safeguarding training
- Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (unlimited referrals)
- Online portal to manage your pay and timesheets
About Us
To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide, please visit:About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)
Important Information
- All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled‑up holiday pay
- Monarch Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- This role is subject to employment references, an enhanced DBS check, and right to work in the UK checks
- Applicants must be UK residents and eligible to work in the UK
- Due to high application volumes, if you do not hear from us within 30 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
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