Job Description
One-to-One Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Derby (DE24) | £95-£110 per day | Long Term Role | Starting September 2025
The Opportunity:
* Provide academic and pastoral support on a 1-2-1 basis with a Year 9 male student.
* Work in a well-resourced mainstream secondary school with a strong, supportive inclusion team
* Collaborative role working closely with the SENCo, classroom teachers, and wider support staff
* Excellent long-term career development opportunities
* Full-time role, Monday to Friday. Paid up to £110 per day, term-time only
* September start with potential for a long-term placement
Key Responsibilities:
* Run 1-2-1 interventions around emotional regulation and well-being.
* Work under the guidance of the SENCo to deliver tailored support strategies
* Mainly provide 1:1 support but also small group assistance to students with a variety of special educational needs across Year 9.
* Support students to remain engaged and focused on lessons, adapting resources where needed
* Assist with differentiation, coursework, and organisation to help students access the full curriculum
* Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment through strong behaviour management skills
* Liaise regularly with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and adjust support strategies accordingly
Who We're Looking For:
* An active person with lots of energy.
* A minimum Level 3 qualification (essential).
* Experience working in a secondary school or supporting students with SEN.
* A patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to working with students.
* Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and parents.
* Ability to inspire and encourage students, creating a positive learning environment.
* A strong commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.
Why Work with Long Term Futures?
* Competitive daily pay
* Long-term & permanent roles
* Ongoing CPD
* Dedicated consultant support
* Staff wellbeing-focused schools
If you have experience working with pupils with ASD, managing challenging behaviours and complex communication needs, and you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with Long Term Futures, or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.
*Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire*