Alternative Provision - Teaching Assistant
Location: Chesterfield (S41)
Pay Rate: £105 - £120 per day
Hours: Full Time only, 5 days a week (8.30 - 16.20)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Start Date: 3rd November 2025
A well-established and nurturing Alternative Provision in Chesterfield (S41) is seeking a resilient, compassionate, and physically capable Teaching Assistant to join their team as a Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant.
This setting supports young people who are on the verge of exclusion or have been excluded from mainstream education. The school provides a structured, therapeutic environment designed to help pupils re-engage with learning, rebuild confidence, and develop essential life and social skills. Their mission is to unlock each learner's potential, academically, socially, and emotionally, helping them move toward positive and sustainable outcomes.
Why Join This Alternative Provision?
Competitive daily rate: £105-£120 per day.
Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
Employer pension contributions and wellbeing membership options
Supportive, collaborative team culture where staff feel valued
Free car parkingYour Role
Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural, emotional, and social needs
Help create a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment
Support pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development
Collaborate closely with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning plans
Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies
Serve as a positive, consistent role model for students who have faced significant barriers to learningAbout You
Experience working in SEN, alternative provision, PRU, or youth support roles
Resilient, fit, and able - confident supporting students who may present challenging behaviours
Strong behaviour management skills and emotional stability under pressure
Full UK driving licence and access to a car is essential
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is vital.
Confident working both independently and as part of a supportive teamWhy Work with Long Term Futures?
Clear progression routes within specialist education
Inclusive, supportive staff culture
Access to free mental and physical wellbeing programmes
Ongoing training, mentoring, and development opportunities
Immediate interviews and trial days availableAll roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks. This provision is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.
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