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Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant
Location: Burton Upon Trent (DE15)
Pay Rate: 100 - 115
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant | Burton Upon Trent (DE3) | 100-115 per day | Full Time | Start Date: ASAP
The role is in a nurturing Alternative Provision in South Derbyshire, supporting students who have been, or are at risk of being, excluded from mainstream education. As part of the Multi Academy Trust, this is a specialist setting for young people aged 11-16 with autism, SEMH, and other complex needs. Our shared mission is to help vulnerable children re-engage with learning and achieve their full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Why Join This Specialist Provision
- Competitive daily rate of pay
- 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.
About the Role
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs
- 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
- Your DBS must be on the update system
- L3 qualification as a minimum.
- If success you must be ready to start work straight ASAP.
- Experience in SEN settings, alternative provision, PRUs, or youth support roles
- Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
- A calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach
- Confident working independently and as part of a team
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.
Trial days and 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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