Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education provider is looking for a compassionate Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in Chesterfield. This role requires a proactive individual who can provide tailored support, build strong relationships, and implement effective behaviour management strategies. With a competitive daily pay based on experience and opportunities for ongoing professional development, this position offers a chance to make a real impact in a supportive and inclusive school environment. If you're passionate about helping students thrive, apply today!

Benefits

Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities

Friendly and inclusive working environment

Opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH needs is essential.
• Ability to travel between school sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Empathy

Behaviour management strategies

Education

Enhanced DBS certificate

Job description

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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant, Chesterfield

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Client:

GSL Education

Location:

Chesterfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £100 - £110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for supporting pupils with SEMH needs—and a driving license to help you go the extra mile?

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and experienced Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs in a welcoming and inclusive school environment in Chesterfield. This role requires flexibility, dedication, and a proactive attitude—plus the ability to travel where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong, trusting relationships to help pupils feel safe, understood, and motivated.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support emotional regulation.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and adapting content to individual learning styles.
• Travel between school sites or to off-site provision, as required.
• Work closely with SENCOs, teaching staff, and external professionals to deliver holistic support.

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEMH, or additional learning needs is essential.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong communication skills, resilience, and empathy.
• Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations.
• A team player who can also work independently when needed.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
• Competitive daily pay based on experience.
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking school.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Make a real impact in the classroom and contribute to whole-school success.
• Friendly and inclusive working environment.

If you are a passionate Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Chesterfield, we invite you to apply today!

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.