Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Taxal; On-site; Full time

Job description

Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant

Location: High Peak
Salary: £100 - £110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs? A forward-thinking and inclusive school in High Peak is seeking a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to provide meaningful support to students who need it most. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is compassionate, resilient, and ready to go the extra mile—literally!

Responsibilities:

• Provide personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Build strong relationships with students to help improve their confidence, emotional wellbeing, and behaviour.
• Support classroom learning and adapt resources to suit individual needs.
• Implement and maintain effective behaviour management strategies.
• Liaise with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality support.
• Travel between sites as necessary to support different settings or off-site provision.

Requirements:

• Experience working with SEMH, or additional learning needs is essential.
• A valid UK driving licence.
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, consistent approach to challenges.
• Ability to remain professional and solution-focused in all circumstances.
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills.
• 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).

If you are a passionate Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in High Peak, 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.

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.