Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant
Location: Burton upon Trent (DE13)
Pay Rate: £100 - £125 per day
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Requirement: Full UK driving licence essential
We are seeking a dedicated and resilient Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join a specialist school in Burton upon Trent. This role involves supporting children and young people aged 4-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have faced significant barriers to learning.
You will play a key role in delivering both academic and therapeutic support within a structured and nurturing environment, where consistency, routine, and positive relationships are central to pupil success.
About the Role
* Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural and additional needs
* Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment
* Support pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development
* Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to implement personalised learning plans
* Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies
About You
* Patient, adaptable, and committed to supporting young people with additional needs
* Experience working with pupils across primary and/or secondary settings
* Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships
* Calm and resilient, with a proactive approach to challenges
* Passionate about supporting pupils to achieve both academically and personally
* Willing to contribute to the wider school community
* Available to attend a pre-interview meeting via Microsoft Teams
Why Join This Role
* Competitive daily rate
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
* Access to CPD through a national training platform
* Employer pension contributions and wellbeing support options
* Collaborative and inclusive team culture
* Free on-site parking and flexible working arrangements
* Opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school with a clear and meaningful mission
Why Work with us
* Clear progression routes within specialist education
* Ongoing training, mentoring, and support
* Access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
* A supportive and inclusive recruitment experience
* Immediate interview and trial day opportunities
We are 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.
If you are ready to make a meaningful difference and would like to be considered, please apply today for further information.
If this role isn't quite right for you, we would still welcome a conversation to discuss other opportunities across Derbyshire and surrounding areas.