Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant | Dronfield (S18) | -110130 per day | Full Time | Interviews Commencing ASAP | Must have a Driving Licence | Start Date: 04/09/2026

Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision to appoint a Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support pupils across primary and secondary age ranges. This roaming tutor will deliver personalised one-to-one learning and pastoral support both on and off-site, helping pupils overcome barriers to education, develop confidence, and successfully re-engage with learning. Working closely with families, school staff, and external agencies, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people.

About the Role:

• Carry out home visits, welfare checks, and transport pupils safely to educational placements, vocational settings, and reintegration programmes where required.
• Provide tailored one-to-one support for pupils with behavioural needs. This is across Primary and secondary age groups.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils'' academic progress as well as their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families to encourage engagement, attendance, emotional wellbeing, and successful reintegration into education.
• Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.

About you:

• You must have a full driving licence and be willing to obtain business insurance.
• Confident delivering one-to-one support and building positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
• 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.
• As a home tutor you must be calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people develop confidence, resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.

Why Long Term Futures:

• Competitive salary
• 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

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.

Not quite the right fit? We''re always keen to connect with talented TA''s, Tutors, Lecturers, and Education Professionals looking to make a move in and around the Dronfield/ Chesterfield area. Get in touch with Jimmy to explore current and upcoming opportunities.