At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable pupils with personalised one-to-one learning and pastoral care.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Long Term Futures, dedicated to improving young lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, clear progression paths, and access to wellbeing programmes.
- Other info: Immediate interviews available; join a dynamic and inclusive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Full driving licence and experience supporting pupils with additional needs.
Long Term Futures are working in partnership with a specialist Alternative Provision to appoint a Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to support pupils across primary and secondary age ranges. This roaming tutor will deliver personalised one-to-one learning and pastoral support both on and off-site, helping pupils overcome barriers to education, develop confidence, and successfully re-engage with learning. Working closely with families, school staff, and external agencies, you will play a vital role in improving outcomes for some of the most vulnerable young people.
About the Role:
- Carry out home visits, welfare checks, and transport pupils safely to educational placements, vocational settings, and reintegration programmes where required.
- Provide tailored one-to-one support for pupils with behavioural needs across Primary and secondary age groups.
- Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
- Support pupils' academic progress as well as their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and their families to encourage engagement, attendance, emotional wellbeing, and successful reintegration into education.
- Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.
About you:
- You must have a full driving licence and be willing to obtain business insurance.
- Confident delivering one-to-one support and building positive relationships with pupils who may have experienced significant barriers to education.
- Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in a school or youth work setting.
- Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build trust with students.
- As a home tutor, you must have a calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges.
- A genuine passion for helping vulnerable young people develop confidence, resilience, and achieve positive outcomes.
Why Long Term Futures:
- Competitive salary
- Clear routes to progression within specialist education
- Inclusive and supportive staff team
- Free access to mental and physical wellbeing programmes
- Ongoing training and mentoring
- Immediate interviews and trial days available
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.
Not quite the right fit? We’re always keen to connect with talented TA’s, Tutors, Lecturers, and Education Professionals looking to make a move in and around the Dronfield/Chesterfield area. Get in touch with Jimmy to explore current and upcoming opportunities.
Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant in Dronfield employer: Long Term Futures Ltd
Long Term Futures Ltd is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and development of its staff while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals with learning disabilities. Located in Coventry, the company fosters a supportive work culture that encourages professional growth through training and mentorship, ensuring that employees feel valued and empowered in their roles. With a focus on compassion and resilience, this organisation offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a rewarding mission in a collaborative environment.
