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Alternative Provision (PRU) Teaching Assistant

  • Primary, Secondary, SEND
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • Primary, Secondary, SEND
  • £120 / daily
  • 12 May 2026
  • J129625

Job Description

  • SEND teaching assistant
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Telford and Wrekin
  • June 9, 2026

First For Education

PRU (Alternative Provision) TA
First For Education are a specialist education Recruitment Business that are working with a specialist alternative provision in Telford who are regularly looking for new Teaching Assistants to join them for short term, long term and permanent assignments.
We work with Schools and Alternative Provisions that cater to pupils with a wide range of needs, who are placed in specialist settings. Alternative Provision
Working with pupils in Alternative Provision is a challenging but hugely rewarding career, requiring empathy, patience and understanding. These roles are more about the person than the qualifications!
Each School has its own characters and personalities creating unique learning environments where you can make a difference.
If you are passionate about supporting young people achieve to the best of their ability then this could be the role you have been looking for!
 
Responsibilities in this role:
– Supporting pupils one-on-one or in small groups, helping them to engage with learning
– Building positive relationships with students, offering encouragement and guidance
– Assisting teachers in delivering tailored lessons that inspire and challenge pupils
– Helping pupils develop confidence, resilience, and key life skills
– Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment
 
Skills & Qualifications:
– A patient, understanding, and resilient individual with empathy and compassion who is able to work with pupils with challenging behaviour in specific Alternative Provision settings
– Experience working with challenging behaviour or SEN (desirable, but not essential)
– A team player who can work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and external agencies
– GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent, Level 2 & or Level 3 TA Qualifications are welcomed but not required!
 
If you are interested in applying for this Alternative Provision (PRU) Teaching Assistant job in Telford, please apply today or send your CV to chris.ward@firstforeducation.co.uk
 
Safeguarding & Compliance
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment.
Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

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We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.

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We can always rely on the team at First for Education to provide candidates that are more than suitable for our requirements.

Having worked closely with First For Education for the last 5 – 6 years I have nothing but praise for their highly professional working manner and have always been impressed by the efficient and calm way in which they will find a solution to our Cover and Supply needs. We can always rely on the team at First for Education to provide candidates that are more than suitable for our requirements. All members of their staff are friendly and sincere and nothing is too much trouble for them. Costs to our school are always very competitive and the quality of teachers and cover supervisors they provide is second to none. - Earls High School 
 
 

MIS Coordinator – Earls High School

First for Education is our supply agency of choice and has been for some time

Being able to find good supply staff for short term and long term placements is vital to the efficient running of the school. First for Education is our supply agency of choice and has been for some time for the following reasons:
  • We can rely on a suitable person being provided, even at very short notice.
  • The agency takes time to understand what our needs are, even to the extent of having face to face meetings to discuss possible candidates.
  • The agency can provide us with teachers, teaching assistants and administrative staff.
  • The calibre of the supply staff is high. In several instances we have gone on to appoint the person provided as a permanent member of staff.
  • The agency is friendly, approachable and professional.
  • They do not waste our time phoning to solicit business!
  • Information about payment and long term conditions is made very clear.
  • Our contact is highly efficient, knowledgeable about schools and their needs and I can trust his judgement when he recommends staff. - Welsh House Farm Community School
  
 
 

Head – Welsh House Farm Community School

Our consultant endeavours to provide us with the best supply teachers and is always on call to provide support.

First For Education provide a very personalised and professional service, striving to understand our school's particular needs and working to provide teachers bespoke to them. Our consultant endeavours to provide us with the best supply teachers and is always on call to provide support. - Wollescote Primary 
 
 

Deputy Head – Wollescote Primary

I feel that I get good value for money in terms of quality of staff, a reliable and efficient service.

First for Education, have always provided me with high quality teaching and Learning Support Staff. I feel that I get good value for money in terms of quality of staff, a reliable and efficient service. My consultant really knows the teachers on his books, and this helps to make sure I get the right staff in for my school."- Caslon Primary
 
 
 

Head – Caslon Primary

Thoughtful, reliable and efficient support from our consultant has saved us a great deal of time.

Testimonial for Teacher Supply Agency
First for Education are without doubt the best agency we have ever used. A professional service that ensures that school requirements are met in the short, medium and long term. Thoughtful, reliable and efficient support from our consultant has saved us a great deal of time and worry. Excellent value for money. - Rookery School
 

Head – Rookery School

The quality of the teachers sent has been good and the follow up service excellent. I would recommend the service to colleagues elsewhere

We have used First for Education for over 12 months. The service is excellent and we have been extremely impressed by the overall service of the company. The quality of the teachers sent has been good and the follow up service excellent. I would recommend the service to colleagues elsewhere. -Tividale Hall Primary School 
 
 

Deputy Head – Tividale Hall Primary School