Teaching AssistantNHS

Job summary

Package Description: At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning. Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible. We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future. If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you. The Role: Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners. You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

Main duties of the job

All's Well School is committed to providing educational support to children and young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning. The Teaching Assistant role is crucial in assisting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, working closely with teachers and tutors to deliver tailored educational programs. This position involves supporting students both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a positive and trusting relationship while maintaining professional boundaries. A focus on promoting learners' confidence, independence, and well-being is essential. Successful candidates will play an active role in creating an inclusive and motivating learning environment, collaborating with educators, families, and external professionals to support each learner's progress.

Job description

Package Description: At All's Well School, we work with children and young people who have faced significant barriers to education and learning.

Through patience, trust, consistency and the right support, we help learners rebuild confidence, develop new skills and achieve outcomes they may never have thought possible.We're looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in supporting learners with social, emotional and mental health needs.

This is far more than a classroom support role. You'll help create opportunities, build meaningful relationships and support young people to make positive steps towards their future.If you're resilient, compassionate and passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Working alongside teachers and tutors, you'll support the delivery of engaging and personalised educational programmes that meet the individual needs of our learners.You'll provide encouragement, structure and consistency, helping young people engage with learning, develop confidence and achieve their personal goals, while creating a safe and supportive environment where they can thrive.

No two days are the same, but every day offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting the delivery of learning programmes tailored to individual learner needs.
• Assisting with educational activities both in and outside the classroom.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with learners while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Promoting confidence, independence, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting learners to overcome barriers to education.
• Working closely with teachers, families and external professionals to support learner progress.
• Supporting young people to prepare for their next steps, including transitions into further education, training or employment where appropriate.Promoting safeguarding and wellbeing, ensuring concerns are raised and acted upon in line with school policies.
• Contributing to reviews, meetings and learner progress discussions.
• Helping to create a nurturing, inclusive and motivating learning environment.

About You

We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to helping every young person reach their full potential.You'll be:

• Caring, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people.
• Experienced in supporting children and young people who may present with challenging behaviour, social, emotional or mental health needs.
• Resilient and confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and consistency.
• Able to build positive relationships based on trust, consistency and respect.
• A strong team player with a flexible and proactive approach.
• Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and continuous professional development.
• Qualified to a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths (GCSE Grade 4/C or above, Functional Skills Level 2, or equivalent).

Experience working with children and young people in an education, care or support setting is essential, alongside the values, attitude and commitment needed to make a positive difference every day.

Why Join All's Well School?

When you join us, you'll become part of a passionate team focused on changing lives through education.We offer:

• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Access to specialist training including Team Teach, First Aid and safeguarding programmes.
• Regular supervision and support from experienced leaders.
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications and develop your career.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• The opportunity to see the difference your work makes every single day.

Safeguarding

All's Well School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches and satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

As this role involves regulated activity with children, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants will be required to disclose any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current disclosure legislation as part of the safer recruitment process.

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

About us

Agincare Children's Services operates with a strong ethos towards the education and development of young individuals who face challenges in their educational journey. Through All's Well School, the organization offers specialized support to learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to rebuild confidence and skillsets. By fostering an environment of patience and trust, Agincare Children's Services is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential in a nurturing atmosphere. The organization values team collaboration, offering comprehensive training, professional development, and opportunities for career progression to support its mission of changing lives through education.