Teaching Assistant

**Progress Schools**is on the lookout for dynamic and creative Teaching Assistants to join our alternative education community If you’re passionate about fostering a love for learning, embracing diversity, and encouraging students to think beyond the traditional, we want to hear from you

**About us**:
**Progress Schools** is part of **The Progress Group,** the Group is made up of six business units, each of which aspires to innovate, influence, and inspire others through high-quality and purposeful education and training. Progress Schools is a national group of 13 independent OFSTED-regulated schools.

At **Progress Schools - New Ferry**, we support approximately 25 pupils on roll to ensure that we can provide ample opportunities for children who need a nurturing, encouraging and supportive environment. The school consists of a core team of the Head of Provision, three teachers, and two support staff. Further support is also provided by regional and national staff, who work with several schools across our group.

**What we offer**:

- **Professional Development**: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
- **Financial Security**: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
- **Family-Friendly Policies**: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
- **Health and Wellness Support**: Access to Medicash, covering eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
- **Recognition Awards**: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
- **Referral Bonus**: £500 for referring top talent.
- **Exclusive Discounts**: MiRewards benefits platform, offering shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more.
- **Commute in Style**: Cycle to Work Scheme.
- **Supportive Environment**: Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
- **Group Connection**: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

**What we’re looking for**:

- **Engagement Skills**: Ability to engage learners and support their ambitions
- **Emotional Support**: Passionate about making a positive impact on students’ lives.
- **Qualification**:GCSEs in Maths and English C or 4 grade and above (or an equivalent)
- **Knowledge**: Have an understanding of alternative provision and dealing with students with special needs.
- **Experience**:Working within an education setting or equivalent.
- **Communication**: Professional communication with students and staff.
- **Promotion of Values**: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values.

**How to Apply**:
Let’s redefine education together **#JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation #TeachingAssistantWanted**

**Diversity and Inclusion Statement**: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs.
- We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information._

**Note**:We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.**

Application deadline: 28th March 2025.

**We’re powered by great people and need more great people to join us**:
As a group of Game Changers, we are proudly passionate about changing lives and this shared commitment drives our behaviours, attitudes, and culture.

If you have any questions about the job or the company, please contact our friendly team who will be happy to help.