At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide one-to-one support for pupils facing educational challenges in various community settings.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a supportive employer dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, term-time only, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Must have access to a car for travel between sites.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience with disengaged pupils and strong relationship-building skills required.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Term-time only
Are you passionate about re‑engaging young people who have struggled within mainstream education? Can you build positive relationships with pupils who have complex behavioural, emotional and social needs? Would you enjoy managing your own diary and delivering personalised support within the community?
Esteem North Academy is seeking a resilient, creative and highly skilled Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to provide one-to-one tuition for pupils who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion. You will manage a case‑load of pupils and provide off‑site support within their homes or suitable community venues.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering one-to-one Maths, English and PSHE
- Supporting engagement following permanent exclusion
- Completing baseline assessments for new pupils
- Helping pupils prepare for Functional Skills examinations
- Organising and supporting examination arrangements
- Accompanying pupils on visits to alternative provisions or new schools
- Working closely with families and education professionals
- Supporting pupils on site when case‑load requirements allow
- Planning and managing your own diary
Most pupils will be secondary aged, although you may occasionally support younger children.
About you
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience supporting disengaged pupils in a school or alternative setting
- Understand behavioural, emotional and social needs
- Build trusting and positive relationships with young people
- Be resilient, flexible and able to think creatively
- Maintain high expectations while adapting support to individual needs
- Be confident working independently and managing a case‑load
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, growth mindset and sense of humour
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil's welfare
- Be willing to travel between academy sites for meetings, training and CPD
This position involves lone working and regular travel. You must have daily access to a car, business-use insurance and be willing to transport pupils when required.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.
Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant employer: TeacherActive Ltd
TeacherActive is an exceptional employer for those passionate about shaping the future of students aged 11 to 16. With a strong focus on flexibility, competitive pay, and continuous professional development opportunities, our supportive work culture empowers educators to thrive in various teaching environments across London. Join us to benefit from a dedicated team that prioritises your career growth while ensuring you have the freedom to choose when and where you work.
