Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant | Alfreton (DE55) | £95-£105 per day | Full Time | September Start with Interviews Commencing ASAP

A well-established and nurturing alternative provision in Alfreton (DE55) is seeking committed and compassionate Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistants to join their dedicated team.

The school holds high expectations for every pupil and pride themselves on creating a supportive, inclusive environment where young people from a wide range of backgrounds and with diverse needs can thrive. The school's mission is to help students re-engage with education, whether that means preparing them for reintegration into mainstream school or guiding them toward long-term personal and academic growth. They aim to unlock each pupil's potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.

Why Join

• Competitive salary
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Employer pension contributions and health and wellbeing membership options
• Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued.
• Free car parking and flexible working hours.
• Be part of a school where every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping confident, independent learners
• Join a forward-thinking team with a shared mission to inspire ambition, develop character, and foster belonging
• Benefit from training, mentoring, and opportunities to progress within the Trust

About the Role

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs. This is across the years 9,10 and 11.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic progress as well as their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning plans.
• Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.

About You

• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in a school or youth work setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build trust with students.
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school community.

Why Long Term Futures

• Clear routes to progression within specialist education
• Inclusive and supportive staff team
• Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Immediate interviews and trial days available

All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks. This setting is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Interviews are being arranged immediately.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.

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