Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant - Secondary Alternative Provision
Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S41)
Pay: -90 - -105 per day
Hours: Full time | Mon-Thurs 8:30am - 4:20pm | Fri 8:30am - 3:50pm | Term time only
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Important: Due to the location and role requirements, a driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirable

About the Role

We''re working with a secondary Alternative Provision in Chesterfield (S41), that supports young people aged 11-16 that have been excluded from or are unable to access mainstream education. The provision is rated ''Good'' by Ofsted and features small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios and a therapeutic environment rooted in re-engaging students and promoting resilience and personal development.

What You''ll Do

• Provide structured 1:1 and small-group academic and emotional support
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation through trauma-informed strategies
• Build trust and rapport with students to support engagement and personal growth
• Support reintegration pathways, guiding motivated students back into mainstream education
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and SEN teams to deliver tailored learning plans
• Track progress and contribute to regular pupil reviews and feedback sessions

What We''re Looking For

• Experience working with young people with SEMH or behavioural needs
• A calm, patient and resilient approach in high-need environments
• Strong communication, empathy and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

Why Join This Role?

• Join a setting rated ''Good'' by OFSTED, with a highly supportive SLT
• Make an impactful difference in a supportive, well-resourced setting
• Long-term to permanent position, providing consistency for you and the school
• Free access to CPD-including SEMH and behaviour management training

Apply Today

If you''re enthused about supporting young people in a therapeutic AP setting and have relevant experience, apply now with your CV. Millie at Long Term Futures will reach out to discuss next steps and arrange trial days or interviews.