Teaching Assistant (Alternative provision)

Teaching Assistant – Secondary Alternative Provision

Location: Nottinghamshire / Mansfield
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: 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