Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

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

Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant - Temp-to-Perm

Location: Chapel-en-le-Frith / High Peak Area

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity

Hours: Full-Time, 5 Days per Week - 37 Hours, Term Time

Pay: Competitive rate, paid weekly via our in-house PAYE payroll

Mileage: 45p per mile for travel between sites

Premier Education is working with a specialist education setting in the Chapel-en-le-Frith area seeking an experienced Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis.

This is an excellent temp-to-perm opportunity for someone experienced in supporting young people with challenging behaviour, additional needs, or those who have become disengaged from mainstream education.

The role is varied and involves working with pupils aged 11-16 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream education and are following individual education pathways. Much of the work will take place off-site on a 1:1 basis, including supporting pupils in their homes and other appropriate community settings.

As the role involves travelling between different locations and occasionally transporting pupils, a full UK driving licence, access to your own car and appropriate business insurance are essential. Mileage between sites will be paid at 45p per mile.

The Role

• 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

Candidate Requirements

• 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 situationsi>
• 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

What's on Offer

• Full-time role - 5 days per week
• Temp-to-perm opportunity
• 37 hours per week during term time
• 45p per mile mileage allowance for travelling between sites
• Varied role working with young people on individual education pathways
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils who have struggled within mainstream education
• Competitive rates of pay
• Weekly pay through our in-house PAYE payroll while working through Premier Education
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Premier Education consultant
• Opportunity to move into a permanent position with the setting

The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices. This role involves significant safeguarding responsibilities, and candidates must be committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for non-UK candidates. INDAMC