Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant

Long Term Futures Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education provider in Derby is seeking a dedicated Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to provide tailored support to pupils with individual needs starting February 2, 2026. Responsibilities include managing behaviour, delivering personalised learning, and improving emotional wellbeing. It's a full-time role with a focus on professional development and wellbeing, offering competitive pay and supportive environment to contribute to pupils' success in education.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development

Access to CPD via national training platform

Employer pension contributions

Free car parking and flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Full compliance with a DBS, UK Driving License, and references required.
• Experience with behavioural needs support in educational settings.
• Confidence in supporting pupils' academic progress, particularly in maths.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs.
• Create a safe and inclusive learning environment for pupils.
• Collaborate with teachers and families on personalised learning plans.
• Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic strategies.

Skills

Experience working in SEN, alternative provision, PRUs, or youth support settings

Skilled in positive behaviour management

Strong emotional resilience

Calm and compassionate approach

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job description

Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant Derby (DE24) 100-115 per day Full Time Start Date: 2/2/26

Long Term Futures is proud to be working in partnership with a specialist provision dedicated to supporting pupils with a wide range of individual needs. At the secondary school, every child is recognised as an individual who deserves access to an engaging, meaningful education and a rich range of learning and life experiences. The school's mission is to equip pupils with the skills, confidence and resilience they need to thrive in modern society, long after they have left school. We are now seeking a committed and compassionate Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join this inspiring setting in Derby (DE24) from 2nd February 2026.

Why Join This Specialist Provision

• Competitive salary
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Employer pension contributions and health and wellbeing membership options
• Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued.
• Free car parking and flexible working hours.

About the Role

• Candidates must have their own car and business insurance as there may be some driving for school involved – e.g. Safe & Well checks at pupils' homes.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs in mainly maths lessons.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils' academic progress as well as their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning plans.
• Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.

About You

• Candidate must be fully compliant; this includes a DBS on the update system, UK Driving License and 2x references.
• Experience working in SEN, alternative provision, PRUs, or youth support settings
• Skilled in positive behaviour management with strong emotional resilience
• A Maths background or confidence supporting numeracy is an advantage
• Calm, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team

Why Long Term Futures

• Clear routes to progression within specialist education
• Inclusive and supportive staff team
• Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
• Ongoing training and mentoring
• Immediate interviews and trial days available

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.