Job Description

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant Location: Chesterfield (S41)Pay Rate: £110 - £125Contract: Temp to PermStart Date: ASAP

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant | Chesterfield (S41) | £110-£125 per day | Full Time | Interviews Commencing ASAP

Long Term Futures are seeking a passionate and experienced Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join an alternative provision academy in Chesterfield. The role involves supporting students who face barriers to learning within an inclusive, nurturing environment. You will provide targeted academic and emotional support, working closely with teaching staff and external professionals to help every learner reach their full potential. This position is ideal for someone resilient, enthusiastic, and committed to making a meaningful difference in young people's lives.

About the Role:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs. This is across the years 7-16.
• 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 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

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

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

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

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Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. xbpsjku All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.