SEND Teaching Assistant | Alternative Provision | Burton on Trent (DE11) | £90-£110 per day | Full Time | Start Date: ASAP | Driving Licence Required | Enhanced DBS Required
Join Long Term Futures (LTF) in supporting a specialist Alternative Provision in Burton on Trent (DE11). This setting works with children and young people who require a more personalised approach to education, including pupils with SEMH, Autism, behavioural needs, and additional learning needs, many of whom have an EHCP.
The provision supports pupils across Primary and Secondary age ranges, focusing on re-engagement, structure, and positive behaviour strategies. We are seeking dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support learners both academically and emotionally, helping them re-engage with education and reach their full potential.
Why Join This Alternative Provision:
Competitive daily rate of pay
Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
Access to CPD via a national training platform
Working hours: 8:00am - 16:00pm
Collaborative team culture where staff feel valued
Free on-site parking and flexible working arrangementsAbout the Role:
Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs
Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
Support pupils' academic progress alongside emotional wellbeing and personal development
Work collaboratively with teachers, pastoral staff, and families to deliver personalised learning plans
Contribute to behaviour management, de-escalation, and therapeutic support strategiesAbout You:
Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
Full UK driving licence (essential)
Available to start ASAP
Experience within SEN, Alternative Provision, PRUs, or youth support settings
Strong behaviour management skills and emotional resilience
Calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach
Confident working independently and as part of a wider teamWhy Long Term Futures:
Clear routes for progression within specialist and alternative education
Inclusive, supportive, and experienced consultant team
Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
Ongoing training, mentoring, and CPD
Immediate interviews and trial days available
Long Term Futures are acting as a recruitment company in relation to this vacancy. All personal data is processed in line with current data protection legislation and used solely to support your application and compliance requirements.If you're a secondary subject teacher looking to secure your next role in Derbyshire with confidence and long-term support, apply today with Long Term Futures.
Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day