Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
LONG TERM FUTURES LTD · Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24)
Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant at LONG TERM FUTURES LTD, based in Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24), paying £10 – £120 per day. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £10 – £120 per day
- Location
- Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24)
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 7 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Education & Teaching
Reference external_job/specialist-teaching-learning-assistant-588
About the role
Posted 9 months ago
Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
Newark-on-Trent
ConsultantLondon
ConsultantLondon
Jimmy Carter
I specialise in connecting talented educators with long-term opportunities in SEN schools across Lon
Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant
Location: Newark, Nottinghamshire (NG24)
Pay: £10 – £120 per day
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Contract: Full-time, long term to permanent
Start Date: Asap
About the Role
Long Term Futures is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Learning Assistant (STLA) for an independent specialist school located close to Newark. The school supports children and young people aged 5 to 19 with autism and associated needs.
With small class sizes and high staffing levels, the school provides a structured day that supports both learning and personal development. The curriculum is highly personalised and includes a strong focus on communication, emotional wellbeing, practical life skills and therapeutic support.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups throughout the school day
- Helping students develop confidence, independence and positive routines
- Encouraging engagement in learning activities and supporting progress
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
- Recording progress, wellbeing and key observations in line with school systems
- Supporting with personal care where required
What We’re Looking For
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or Autism
- A calm, patient and flexible approach
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Relevant qualifications (Level 2 or 3 TA, CACHE or similar) are welcome but not essential
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
About You
- Candidate must be fully compliant; this includes a DBS on the update system, and 2x references.
- Experience working in SEN, alternative provision, PRUs, or youth support settings
- Skilled in positive behaviour management with strong emotional resilience
- A Maths or Sport background is an advantage
- Calm, compassionate, and adaptable, with a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team
Why Long Term Futures
- 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
Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to learn more about the role.
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