Pathway Academy Zone is looking for a confident, resilient and committed Teaching Assistant to support young people at our Alternative Provision centre in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a flexible opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people who may have experienced barriers within mainstream education and need additional support to re-engage, build confidence and make positive progress. The Role You will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide practical, individualised support to learners. Key responsibilities will include: * Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups * Assisting tutors during lessons and learning activities * Helping learners remain engaged, focused and motivated * Supporting young people with SEND, SEMH or behavioural needs * Encouraging positive behaviour and maintaining clear professional boundaries * Supporting learners to build confidence, independence and resilience * Promoting safeguarding, wellbeing and a positive learning environment * Monitoring learner progress and escalating concerns where appropriate * Building strong professional relationships with learners, colleagues and other professionals About You We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in: * Alternative Provision * SEND or SEMH * Schools or colleges * Youth work * Behaviour support * Mentoring * Care or support work * Employability or vocational education You will need to be patient, resilient and confident when working with young people who may have complex needs or challenging behaviours. A relevant Teaching Assistant, education, SEND or youth work qualification would be advantageous, although strong practical experience will also be considered. What We Offer * Flexible zero-hours working * Approximately £13.50 – £14.50 per hour depending on experience * Equivalent FTE salary of £25,000 – £27,000 * Opportunity to work within a growing Alternative Provision * Supportive working environment * Opportunities to build experience within education, SEND and Alternative Provision Safeguarding Pathway Academy Zone is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. To apply, please submit your CV along with a short summary of your experience supporting young people