Job Description
One-to-One Teaching Assistant | Secondary School | Derby (DE24) | £95-£110 per day | Long Term Role | Starting September 2025\n\nThe Opportunity:\n\nProvide academic and pastoral support on a 1-2-1 basis with a Year 9 male student.\nWork in a well-resourced mainstream secondary school with a strong, supportive inclusion team\nCollaborative role working closely with the SENCo, classroom teachers, and wider support staff\nExcellent long-term career development opportunities\nFull-time role, Monday to Friday. Paid up to £110 per day, term-time only\nSeptember start with potential for a long-term placementKey Responsibilities:\n\nRun 1-2-1 interventions around emotional regulation and well-being.\nWork under the guidance of the SENCo to deliver tailored support strategies\nMainly provide 1:1 support but also small group assistance to students with a variety of special educational needs across Year 9.\nSupport students to remain engaged and focused on lessons, adapting resources where needed\nAssist with differentiation, coursework, and organisation to help students access the full curriculum\nHelp maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment through strong behaviour management skills\nLiaise regularly with teaching staff and the SEN team to monitor progress and adjust support strategies accordinglyWho We're Looking For:\n\nAn active person with lots of energy.\nA minimum Level 3 qualification (essential).\nExperience working in a secondary school or supporting students with SEN.\nA patient, adaptable, and supportive approach to working with students.\nStrong communication skills to collaborate effectively with staff, students, and parents.\nAbility to inspire and encourage students, creating a positive learning environment.\nA strong commitment to safeguarding and student well-being.Why Work with Long Term Futures?\n\nCompetitive daily pay\nLong-term & permanent roles\nOngoing CPD\nDedicated consultant support\nStaff wellbeing-focused schoolsIf 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.\n\nApply today with Long Term Futures, or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.\n\n*Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other current roles we're recruiting for across Derbyshire