Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant | Chesterfield (S43) | £105-£120 per day | Full Time | Trial Days Commencing ASAP | Must have a Driving Licence

Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs across Primary and secondary settings. 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.

• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in a school or youth work setting.
• Must have a full driving licence and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• 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.

• Competitive salary
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued.
• 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.

• 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.

Trials and informal meetings are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. 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.