Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant
Location: Burton-on-Trent (DE11)
Pay Rate: -100 - -125 per day
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: ASAP
Driving Required

Long Term Futures is seeking a passionate and resilient Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join an alternative provision in Burton-on-Trent (DE11), supporting pupils across both primary and secondary settings.
This role involves working with learners who face significant barriers to education, particularly those with behavioural needs and difficulties engaging in mainstream school environments. You will play a vital role in providing both academic and emotional support within a structured, nurturing setting, helping students re-engage with learning and develop key life and employability skills.
This opportunity is ideal for someone patient, proactive, and committed to making a genuine difference in young people''s lives.

The Role

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs across an all-through setting (ages 4-16)
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
• Support pupils'' academic progress, 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 supporting pupils with additional needs across primary and/or secondary settings
• Strong behaviour management skills and ability to build positive relationships
• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach
• Passion for supporting young people both academically and personally
• Willingness to contribute to the wider school community
• Able to attend a pre-interview meeting via Microsoft Teams
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Why Join the School

• Competitive daily rate
• Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Pension contributions and wellbeing support options
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Free on-site parking and flexible working hours
• Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking setting focused on inclusion and student success

Why Work with Long Term Futures

• Clear routes for progression within specialist education
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and support
• Access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Immediate interviews and trial days available

Trial days and interviews 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 Chloe directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.