Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant - Specialist Provision

Location: Derbyshire, DE56
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £90 - £105 per day

At Long Term Futures, we specialise in making long-term, secure placements in exceptional specialist schools. We're seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join a thriving school in Derbyshire for a long-term position.

What Makes This School Exceptional

This outstanding independent specialist provision supports learners aged 5-20 with high-functioning autism, developmental language disorders, PDA, and associated complex needs.

Highlights of the school include:

• Outstanding Ofsted rating, praised for ambitious curriculum, seamless teamwork, integrated therapies, and successful reintegration of students.
• Therapy-led, holistic education: Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, mental health practitioners embedded in the school day.
• Adapted academic and life-skills learning, including mainstream curriculum adapted to individual needs; results exceed expectations and lead to further education or employment.
• Focus on belonging, productivity, and wellbeing, with a strong pastoral model, modern facilities, green spaces, and excellent sports/leisure amenities.

Your Role with Long Term Futures

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you'll:

• Support students with autism, communication differences, learning difficulties, PDA, anxiety, and associated needs
• Help deliver a personalised curriculum customised to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets
• Embed strategies for communication, sensory regulation, and behaviour support alongside therapists
• Lead small-group and 1:1 sessions to boost life skills, social confidence, and academic progress

Person Specification

We're looking for candidates who:

• Are experienced in special educational needs (SEN) settings-education, care, or therapeutic
• Understand EHCP frameworks and have confidence managing challenging behaviour
• Are reflective, nurturing, and resilient with a genuine passion for long-term impact
• Work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, structured environment

Why Choose Long Term Futures?

• We focus solely on long-term, permanent placements-not daily supply
• Personalised support from expert consultants, matched to fit you and the school
• Dedicated wellbeing and development visits, training, and consistent pastoral care
• Join an Outstanding-rated, therapy-centred school where continuity truly matters

Ready to shape futures with consistency and care?
Apply now with your CV and take the next step in your educational career journey in a role that truly matters. If you require more information about the role, contact Henri at Long Term Futures directly for an informal chat.