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Alternative provision TA- Long term

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 20 days ago
Expiring 16th July
Cardiff, Wales
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About the Role Are you a resilient, empathetic, and experienced Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference where it matters most? Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated Alternative Provision (AP) Teaching Assistant to join our team on a full-time, long-term basis. In this role, you will be supporting children who are temporarily or permanently unable to remain in mainstream classrooms due to challenging behaviour and complex social, emotional, or mental health (SEMH) needs. This is not a traditional classroom role. Your day will be dynamic, adaptive, and highly rewarding. Pupils may enter the provision for a single lesson to de-escalate, for a half-day reset, or for full-day intensive support, depending on their behavioral needs. Your goal is to provide a safe, structured space where these pupils can regulate, learn, and work towards reintegration. Key Responsibilities - Behavioural Support: De-escalate challenging behaviours using positive behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches. - Flexible Support: Adapt seamlessly to a fluid environment, supporting different children for a lesson, a half-day, or full days depending on their needs. - Academic Engagement: Deliver tailored learning activities, ensuring pupils stay caught up with their curriculum even outside the mainstream classroom. - Emotional Mentoring: Build strong, trusting relationships with disaffected youth, acting as a positive role model and helping them develop coping mechanisms. - Collaboration: Work closely with the Alternative Provision Lead, SENDCo, and mainstream class teachers to track progress and implement behaviour plans. What We are Looking For - Proven Experience: A strong background working with children or young people with SEMH, ADHD, ASD, or severe behavioural challenges (PRU, Alternative Provision, or Mainstream inclusion units). - Resilience & Patience: A thick skin, a calm demeanour under pressure, and the ability to start every day with a fresh, positive outlook. - De-escalation Training: Team Teach, MAPA, or similar positive handling/de-escalation training is highly desirable (though training can be provided for the right candidate). - Adaptability: The ability to think on your feet and pivot your approach as a child’s behavioural presentation changes throughout the day. - Reliability: As a full-time, long-term placement, consistency is vital for these children. We need someone committed for the long haul. What We Offer - A highly supportive, collaborative, and experienced team environment. - Opportunities for continuous professional development (CPD), including behavioural management training. - The chance to truly change the trajectory of a young person’s education and well-being. - Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
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Our ethos is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every member of our community has the potential to succeed, and through strong academic and pastoral support, we create a safe and respectful environment where students can thrive. Our curriculum offers a broad range of opportunities for all learners. We are committed to embracing new and emerging technologies of the 21st century while fostering individual creativity. Our state-of-the-art theatre provides an excellent venue for showcasing talent and encouraging confidence. We aim for each student to be determined, hardworking, confident, and independent. As they progress through the school, they develop into individuals who respect themselves, others, and the wider world, ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful, happy, and fulfilling life beyond school. Our data, prospectus, and website highlight only part of our story. If you would like to visit us to learn more, please get in touch — we would be delighted to welcome you.

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