Teaching Assistant job at Progressive Independence

Progressive Independence is hiring: Teaching Assistant. About Us YouThrive Academy is part of Progressive Independence, a leading provider of care…

Company: Progressive Independence · Work mode: on site · Contract: Contract

About Us
YouThrive Academy is part of Progressive Independence, a leading provider of care, education, and support for children and young people. Progressive Independence operates registered children’s homes, supported accommodation services, and alternative education and training programmes.
Through YouThrive Academy, we deliver accredited training, functional skills, and vocational qualifications for children and young people aged 8–17, with a focus on re-engaging those at risk of exclusion or who are NEET. We are committed to inclusive, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice.
Help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) build confidence, develop independence and engage with learning.
What you’ll do
• Adapt activities and resources to help learners develop literacy, numeracy and practical skills.
• Help learners work towards their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, support agreed interventions and share progress with teachers.
• Use positive, trauma-informed approaches to support behaviour and help young people feel safe and ready to learn.
• Keep learner records up to date, follow safeguarding procedures and take part in relevant training.
Working pattern
We set our own term dates and give young people breaks from learning throughout the year. These breaks may fall outside local council school holidays, and dates can be adjusted to meet the needs of the young people we support. Overtime opportunities may also be available.
£13.50 per hour | 17 Hours a week | Approximately 36 working weeks per year

Essential
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, or equivalent.
• Practical experience in SEND and inclusion roles.
• Experience of providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Experience of working in educational, residential, or alternative provision settings.
• Evidence of recent and relevant training in safeguarding, SEND, or inclusion.
• Willingness to undertake ongoing CPD (including safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and behaviour management).
• Willingness to work flexibly across multiple settings (academy classrooms, children’s homes, supported accommodation).
• Commitment to term-time working
• Ability to travel locally for reviews, meetings, and learner support.
Ideal
• Degree or higher-level qualification in education, childcare, or related field.
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Additional qualifications or training in SEND.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Training in specific SEND interventions (e.g. ASD strategies, dyslexia support, ADHD awareness).
• Positive Handling / behaviour management training
• Availability to undertake occasional overtime or additional support sessions when needed.
• Experience of working in residential or alternative provision alongside education.

• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Company Pension
• Free Parking
• Casual Dress
• Sick Pay
• On Site Parking
• Company Events
• Golden Ticket Day - an extra day off in your birthday month