Field-Based Teaching & Learning Assistant - Temp-to-Perm

Premier Education Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Weekly PAYE payroll

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Job summary

Premier Education is seeking a Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support young people aged 11-16 with challenging behaviour or complex needs. The role involves 1:1 work off-site, including home visits, and travel between Chapel-en-le-Frith and other sites on a full-time basis.

Ideal candidates will have UK education experience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people in a UK education setting is essential
• Experience supporting pupils with challenging behaviour and/or complex needs
• Confidence working independently with pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Ability to support Maths and English at Entry Level, Functional Skills or lower GCSE level
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Patient, resilient, approachable and able to build positive relationships with young people and their families
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Comfortable with lone and peripatetic working
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential
• Business insurance is required
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 educational support to young people outside a traditional classroom environment
• Supporting pupils in their homes and other appropriate community settings
• Delivering and supporting Maths, English and personal development work
• Helping pupils develop their literacy and numeracy skills
• Building positive relationships with pupils who may be disengaged from education
• Supporting pupils with challenging behaviour, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Helping young people improve their confidence, independence and engagement with education
• Monitoring pupil progress, wellbeing and engagement
• Maintaining accurate pupil records and contributing to assessments
• Working closely with families, pastoral teams, safeguarding staff and other professionals
• Carrying out safe and well visits where attendance is a concern
• Supporting pupils when visiting alternative provisions or new schools as part of reintegration
• Managing your own timetable and caseload effectively
• Travelling between different education sites, homes and community settings as required

Skills

1:1 support

home visits

travel between sites

behaviour management

safeguarding awareness

Job description

Premier Education is seeking a Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support young people aged 11-16 with challenging behaviour or complex needs. The role involves 1:1 work off-site, including home visits, and travel between Chapel-en-le-Frith and other sites on a full-time basis.

Ideal candidates will have UK education experience, strong safeguarding knowledge, and a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.