Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Esteem North Academy; Hasland; On-site; GBP 25,556 - 27,252; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership & cashback

CPD platform access

Job summary

Esteem North Academy is seeking a flexible STLA to provide off-site one-to-one tutoring for pupils with challenging needs. You will support pupils away from school, in homes or public venues, delivering maths, English and PSD, and organising Functional Skill exams.

The role requires travel, diary planning and occasional on-site support when caseloads reduce. A DBS check is mandatory, and applicants should be resilient with a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with pupils with challenging behaviours in education settings.
• Ability to work independently with a flexible approach to learning needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one tutoring off site to pupils with complex needs.
• Support pupils with maths, English and PSD and schedule functional skills exams.
• Travel to pupils' homes or other venues and occasional on-site support.

Skills

Experience with disaffected pupils

Education

Education sector experience

Job description

Job Title: Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Location: Esteem North Academy (Chesterfield or High Peak area)

Grade/Scale: Derby County Council Support Pay Scale - Grade 8 (Points 12 - 15), Actual Salary £25,556 - 27,252 per annum (£29,719 - £31,691 FTE)

Contract: 37 hours per week, term time only

Esteem North Academy is seeking a flexible, committed, enthusiastic and highly skilled STLA to work with pupils off site to deliver one to one tutoring. You will assist permanently excluded, or at risk, pupils with learning and engagement. Pupils who attend the academy have challenging and often complex needs, and exhibit behaviours that prevent them from attending a mainstream school. You will be allocated to a caseload of pupils. The role will involve supporting pupils off site either in their homes or other public venues to complete work such as maths, English and PSD. You will also organise pupils completing their Functional Skill exams and may be involved with taking pupils to have an initial visit to an AP or take pupils to visit a potential new school. You will also meet new pupils to the academy and complete our suite of baseline assessments for induction. This role will involve lone working and travel. You will plan your own diary. Where caseloads reduce, you may be required to support on site.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, have high expectations, and a sense of humour. You must be able to build positive relationships with our pupils and think outside of the box. You will be responsible for ensuring that pupils needs are met. The majority of this timetable is likely to be working with secondary aged pupils. However, we do educate primary children and so there may be a need to educate younger children at times. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

Individual's must be willing to contribute fully to the life of the academy and be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. There may be travel to our other academy sites for meetings, Inset and CPD. You are required to have daily access to a car and business use included on your car insurance before you begin the role. You may be required to transport pupils in your car.

Esteem North Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits Include:

• LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Executive Headteacher) on [e-mail]

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.