Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Posted 2 weeks ago

Behavioural Teaching Assistant

Chesterfield

Consultant

London

Consultant

London

Jimmy Carter

I specialise in connecting talented educators with long-term opportunities in SEN schools across Lon

Behavioural Teaching Assistant
Alternative Provision | Secondary School
Location | Chesterfield (S41)
Pay Rate | £110 – £125 a Day
Must be able to drive
Contract | Full Time: Temp to Perm
Start Date | 02/11/26

Overview:
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional behavioural needs? Long Term Futures are seeking a dedicated Behavioural Teaching Assistant to join a Specialist Alternative Provision. This role involves working closely with pupils who have experienced significant barriers to learning, including behavioural challenges and difficulties accessing mainstream education.

About the Role:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs. This is in an all through school from ages 4-16.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment.
• Support pupils’ academic progress as well as their emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• As a behavioural teaching assistant, you will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning plans.
• Contribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategies.

About You:

• This position is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
• Experience in supporting pupils with additional needs in a primary and secondary schools.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build trust with students.
• A calm, patient, and adaptable approach to challenges.
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed academically and personally.
• Willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school community.
• Must have a driving licence and willing to get business insurance 

Why Join Long Term Futures

• Competitive salary
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Access to CPD via a national training platform
• Free car parking
• Join a forward-thinking team with a shared mission to inspire ambition, develop character, and foster belonging
• Immediate interviews via MS Teams

 
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
 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.

*Not quite the right fit? Reach out to discuss other teaching assistant/supportive roles we’re recruiting for across Derbyshire and surrounding areas*

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