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Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

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Are you passionate about supporting learners with special educational needs? Pierview Academy is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

You will work with primary, secondary, or Post-16 learners, supporting them individually and in small groups. You’ll help students build good attendance, positive relationships, routines, trust, and respect, while contributing to their learning and personal development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support pupils with learning difficulties and disabilities in and out of lessons.
• Encourage independent learning, study skills, motivation, and confidence.
• Assist teachers in delivering lessons, preparing resources, and supervising practical tasks.
• Support pupils with physical needs and help them record work appropriately.
• Monitor pupil progress, provide feedback, and maintain records including IEPs, PHPs, and risk assessments.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, and a safe, supportive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN, complex needs, or challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of SEND and statutory guidance.
• Level 2 qualifications in English/literacy and maths/numeracy (or equivalent).
• Ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to establish relationships quickly with young people and families with complex needs.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Why Join Us?

Pierview Academy, part of ALP Schools, provides a supportive, inclusive environment for learners with special educational needs. Our ethos focuses on Attendance, Routine, Respect, Relationships, Trust, and Teaching (ARRRT).

If you’re committed to making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you.

Information about the federation

Empowering Success Through Holistic and Individualised Learning. ALP Schools are a chain of Independent Special Needs Schools.

Each of our schools is Ofsted registered and caters for young people who have struggled in mainstream education due to their special educational needs.

Our unique selling point is that we offer small classes or one to one learning where the curriculum is tailored to the needs of the individual. We also recognise the importance of building routines, relationships, respect and trust in order to achieve successful teaching and learning.

Role: SEN Tutor

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About the Role

ALP Pierview Academy is seeking a motivated and passionate Tutor to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver engaging, structured lessons to small groups of learners who, for various reasons, do not access mainstream education and may have single or multiple special educational needs (SEND).

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional to make a real difference to young people’s educational experiences, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Work alongside the Senior Management Team and Qualified Teacher to develop daily lessons and schemes of work suitable for learners’ needs.

Guide and support LSAs and Junior Assistant Teachers working within the school.

Track and monitor learner progress, maintaining accurate records including IEPs, PHPs, risk assessments, and B-Squared assessments.

Deliver personalised, differentiated learning activities to individuals and small groups.

Implement behaviour management strategies in line with school policies.

Build and maintain positive relationships with learners, parents, and carers, reporting on progress and supporting engagement.

Promote our school ethos of Attendance, Routine, Respect, Relationships, Trust, and Teaching (ARRRT).

Uphold and adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection policies at all times.

Person Specification

Essential

A relevant qualification in teaching and learning, such as PTLLS, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Teaching Assistant, or Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification

Education to A-level or equivalent and beyond

Experience working with young people with SEN, challenging behaviour, or complex needs

Knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and the SEND Code of Practice

Ability to plan and tutor effectively using a variety of strategies

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with both adults and young people

Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills

Empathetic, flexible, and committed to raising student achievement

Desirable

Degree-level qualification in a subject relevant to the Foundation Learning model

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience of outreach work with young people or vulnerable individuals

Knowledge of ICT tools to enhance learning and lesson delivery

Why Work With Us?

• A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive working environment
• The opportunity to guide and develop LSAs and junior staff
• Access to professional development and training
• The chance to make a genuine impact on learners who need it most

Please note: ALP Schools reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

ALP Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.