Specialist Teaching Assistant in High Peak, Derbyshire

High Peak
Full-time | Term Time Only | 37 Hours per Week
Salary: £120-£145 per day

Tradewind Recruitment are working in partnership with a specialist alternative provision seeking a dedicated and resilient Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (STLA) to support pupils with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs across the High Peak and Chesterfield areas.

This rewarding role involves providing 1:1 educational and pastoral support to pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education. You will work directly with young people in their homes and community settings, helping them to re-engage with learning and achieve positive outcomes.

As a Peripatetic STLA, you will:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 support in English, Maths and Personal Development.
• Support pupils with barriers to education, including SEMH, behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and their families from the point of referral.
• Complete baseline assessments and contribute to personalised learning plans.
• Support pupils with Functional Skills examinations and educational transitions.
• Accompany pupils to visits at alternative provisions, colleges or prospective schools where appropriate.
• Manage your own diary and caseload independently.
• Provide additional support within the provision when required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils in schools, alternative provisions or similar educational settings.
• A strong understanding of behaviour support and pupil engagement strategies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and a creative, flexible approach.
• High expectations, resilience and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people.
• The ability to work independently and confidently in a lone-working capacity.
• A positive attitude, growth mindset and sense of humour.

• Full UK driving licence and daily access to a vehicle.
• Business use insurance.
• Willingness to travel across the local area.
• Ability to transport pupils when required.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Competitive pay rates.
• Access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated SEND consultant.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• A chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people.

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs and helping them re-engage with education, we'd love to hear from you.