Alternative Provision Practitioner

Horizon Care and Education have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team as an Alternative Provision Practitioner in Newcastle!

Horizon Education Alternative Learning (HEAL) aims to support and engage young people who struggle to maintain attendance and learning in a school environment. We deliver short term, personalised learning programmes nationally - a combination of direct home tutoring and online learning for pupils from ages 5 - 19.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting in educational and social development of students.
• Working with children with SEN and/or children who have struggled in a mainstream school environment.
• Deliver 1:1 lesson's that are produced in conjunction with our HEAL Teachers and Head Teacher.
• Working 1:1 or 2:1 with children in a variety of non-school settings.
• Supporting children with learning and education based on their individual needs.
• Making a difference to children's lives!
• You will need to have access to a vehicle as our students are usually taught either at their own home or in a community-based setting

How you'll be rewarded:

• Competitive pay rates
• Occupational sick pay
• Christmas bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Colleague referral scheme with cash rewards - earn up to £2500 per referral!
• Financial wellbeing service
• Life Assurance
• Tastecard - spectacular savings on dining, pizza, cinema tickets, supermarkets, and UK attractions!
• Opportunity to progress in your career through our Education Academy, and ongoing training and professional development.
• Comprehensive and tailored induction programme including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing, and local induction period.
• Face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues via our SHINE programme.
• Access to a wide range of free online courses for all colleagues on a variety of topics
• Employee assistance programme - free, confidential support via Bupa.
• Supportive management and senior leaders.
• High quality CPD opportunities.
• Free eye checks.
• Community and wellbeing- Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need to feel good about what you do. We're in this together.

If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people and enabling them to shape their own future, then we want you to be part of our team.
To start your education journey with Horizon, click apply now!
Horizon Care and Education are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

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