Graduate Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Job Title: Graduate Teaching Assistant

Location: Bottesford

Sector: Behaviour support role

Working Hours: Full-Time, 8:15 – 16:15

Salary: £580 per week

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people who need extra support?

Teaching Personnel are working with a dynamic Alternative Provision in the Bottesford area, looking for full-time Behaviour Support Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated team.

This setting supports pupils with a range of social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours. We’re looking for resilient, compassionate, and motivated individuals who can build positive relationships and help students re-engage with learning in a supportive environment.

What’s on offer:

• Weekly specialist training sessions to build your confidence and skills in behaviour management and SEND support.
• A school that invests heavily in staff development, providing a clear pathway for those looking to begin or advance a career in special education.
• A welcoming and experienced team who are passionate about helping every student reach their potential.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be calm, patient, and able to build trust with students who may display challenging behaviour.
• Have experience working with young people, ideally in an educational or youth work setting, or a relevant degree, including but not limited to Psychology.
• Be committed to supporting students’ emotional and academic growth.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a lasting impact — and gain the training and experience to launch a successful career in special education — we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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