Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bolsover, Derbyshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 183502 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - Alternative Provision
Chesterfield, S43
Contract: Full-time, Long-term to permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start: ASAP
Are you an experienced and resilient Teaching & Learning Assistant seeking a rewarding role in an alternative education setting? Long Term Futures are partnered with a specialist provision that supports small groups (2-7 pupils) of primary-aged learners who have been excluded from mainstream schools. This is a varied and impactful position-blending classroom support, behavioural mentoring, and pastoral care.
What You'll Do:
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Support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs
Support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs
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Assist in lessons to help pupils engage and progress academically
Assist in lessons to help pupils engage and progress academically
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Lead small group or 1:1 sessions, and occasionally cover staff absence
Lead small group or 1:1 sessions, and occasionally cover staff absence
-
Supervise pupils at break/lunch and conduct home‑learning or safe‑and‑well visits
Supervise pupils at break/lunch and conduct home‑learning or safe‑and‑well visits
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Contribute to site-wide teamwork ensuring a structured, nurturing environment
Contribute to site-wide teamwork ensuring a structured, nurturing environment
Who We're Looking For:
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Proven experience working with disaffected or challenging primary pupils in alternative or mainstream settings
Proven experience working with disaffected or challenging primary pupils in alternative or mainstream settings
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Strong behaviour management skills and a "think‑outside‑the‑box" approach
Strong behaviour management skills and a "think‑outside‑the‑box" approach
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Resilience, high expectations, adaptability-and a good sense of humour
Resilience, high expectations, adaptability-and a good sense of humour
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Excellent relationship-building skills to engage and motivate pupils
Excellent relationship-building skills to engage and motivate pupils
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Willingness to contribute to broader site duties and occasional travel (with mileage paid)
Willingness to contribute to broader site duties and occasional travel (with mileage paid)
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Valid DBS and eligible to work in the UK
Valid DBS and eligible to work in the UK
Why Join Us:
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Small class sizes for more meaningful impact
Small class sizes for more meaningful impact
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Paid mileage for travel between sites or home visits
Paid mileage for travel between sites or home visits
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Access to our free CPD platform
Access to our free CPD platform
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A supportive, close-knit team with a strong safeguarding ethos
A supportive, close-knit team with a strong safeguarding ethos
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're driven to support and re-engage young people in learning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or contact us to arrange an informal chat.
Chesterfield, S43
Contract: Full-time, Long-term to permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay: £95-£105 per day
Start: ASAP
Are you an experienced and resilient Teaching & Learning Assistant seeking a rewarding role in an alternative education setting? Long Term Futures are partnered with a specialist provision that supports small groups (2-7 pupils) of primary-aged learners who have been excluded from mainstream schools. This is a varied and impactful position-blending classroom support, behavioural mentoring, and pastoral care.
What You'll Do:
-
Support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs
Support pupils with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs
-
Assist in lessons to help pupils engage and progress academically
Assist in lessons to help pupils engage and progress academically
-
Lead small group or 1:1 sessions, and occasionally cover staff absence
Lead small group or 1:1 sessions, and occasionally cover staff absence
-
Supervise pupils at break/lunch and conduct home‑learning or safe‑and‑well visits
Supervise pupils at break/lunch and conduct home‑learning or safe‑and‑well visits
-
Contribute to site-wide teamwork ensuring a structured, nurturing environment
Contribute to site-wide teamwork ensuring a structured, nurturing environment
Who We're Looking For:
-
Proven experience working with disaffected or challenging primary pupils in alternative or mainstream settings
Proven experience working with disaffected or challenging primary pupils in alternative or mainstream settings
-
Strong behaviour management skills and a "think‑outside‑the‑box" approach
Strong behaviour management skills and a "think‑outside‑the‑box" approach
-
Resilience, high expectations, adaptability-and a good sense of humour
Resilience, high expectations, adaptability-and a good sense of humour
-
Excellent relationship-building skills to engage and motivate pupils
Excellent relationship-building skills to engage and motivate pupils
-
Willingness to contribute to broader site duties and occasional travel (with mileage paid)
Willingness to contribute to broader site duties and occasional travel (with mileage paid)
-
Valid DBS and eligible to work in the UK
Valid DBS and eligible to work in the UK
Why Join Us:
-
Small class sizes for more meaningful impact
Small class sizes for more meaningful impact
-
Paid mileage for travel between sites or home visits
Paid mileage for travel between sites or home visits
-
Access to our free CPD platform
Access to our free CPD platform
-
A supportive, close-knit team with a strong safeguarding ethos
A supportive, close-knit team with a strong safeguarding ethos
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're driven to support and re-engage young people in learning, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or contact us to arrange an informal chat.