Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference EH-APTA-1702_1771405208

Closing date March 20, 2026

Location Darlington, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision

Pay: £90-£110 per day (short/long term temporary) Location: Stockton-on-Tees (Alternative Provision Setting)

Start: After Feb Half Term

Are you resilient, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education? Veritas Education are recruiting Teaching Assistants for an established KS3-KS4 Alternative Provision that supports pupils who are not currently able to access mainstream school.

The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide:

• One‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Assistance with emotional regulation and behaviour de‑escalation
• Encouragement and structure to help pupils improve engagement
• Guidance to help pupils rebuild confidence and develop positive learning habits
• Support with routines, boundaries and consistent expectations

The setting supports pupils who may be experiencing significant challenges, including those previously excluded, managing anxiety, or displaying heightened emotions. The aim is to help students stabilise, make academic progress and reintegrate into an appropriate educational pathway.

This role will suit someone who:

• Has experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH or exclusion‑experienced pupils
• Remains calm, patient and solution‑focused under pressure
• Can build trust and positive relationships with young people
• Is resilient, consistent and able to offer clear boundaries
• Uses de‑escalation techniques effectively
• Has a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£90-£110 - PAYE)
• Supportive staff team and excellent training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on vulnerable young people
• Potential for long‑term or ongoing work for the right candidates

How to Apply

If you are motivated to help young people achieve positive outcomes and feel equipped to support in a PRU environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or make contact with Ed Hyland at 0113 403 2200 or ehyland@veritas-education.com to arrange a registration meeting and start after half term.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'