Alternative Provision Teaching Assistant (SEN / Alternative Education) - Nurture in Nature
- Devon
- Part Time
- £15.42 per hour
Initially Self-employed, leading to a permeant contract for the right candidate.
Nurture in Nature supports both children and families to reach their full potential and thrive. The successful candidate is required to work in a variety of settings including schools, family homes and our base Nurture in Nature to meet the individual needs of those they are supporting.
We are looking to recruit a reliable, committed and creative professional who is passionate about providing high-quality interventions to children and families to enable them to develop skills and strategies to navigate the difficulties they face.
The Teaching Assistant (TA) can expect to support a range of children and families with the following needs:
- Children at risk of exclusion from education
- Children who are unable to regulate their emotions
- Children with diagnosed and undiagnosed needs, including neurodiversity, learning difficulties, trauma and SEND
- Children with social, emotional mental health difficulties
- Children with anxiety based school avoidance
- Children who are unable to thrive in mainstream education
Interventions will focus on the development of a bespoke plan of support, based on achievable targets and outcomes. They will cover 5 core areas:
- Self-control and management of behaviour (emotional regulation).
- Social Skills
- Self-awareness and confidence
- Skills for learning
- Approach to learning
The children will develop the confidence and skills necessary for reintegration to their long term educational setting. The TA will work with the children to ensure learning, emotional regulation, pastoral and behavioural targets are met alongside their Educational Plan and that outcomes are recorded following each session. They will then support transitions back into the nominated setting.
The successful candidate requires confidence, patience, and a range of skills to successfully work with these children and make a positive impact on their lives.
Applicants will need to be dedicated and enthusiastic in providing outstanding outcomes to children and young people with all aspects of their lives.
Additional hours are available weekends and holiday periods to support SEND and HAF clubs.
Please see the full Job Description and Person Specification attached below.
Please note all applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Informal discussions please contact Anne Garside - 07791568340.
Visits are welcome should you like to see the setting and see what we do prior to applying. Contact Anne to arrange a visit.
How to Apply
Please complete all the attached forms and send to anne@nurtureinnature.co.uk.
Interview Date: w/c 27 August 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationDevon
- Work Postcode
- Reference
AC6930
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
£15.42 per hour
- Job TermSelf-Employed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
28 hours per week (Tuesday - Friday, Saturday and Holiday sessions available as overtime)
- Closing Date
22/08/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes