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Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant\n Location: Burton-on-Trent (DE11)\n Pay Rate: £100 - £125 per day\n Contract: Temp to Perm\n Start Date: ASAP\n Driving Required\n \n Long Term Futures is seeking a passionate and resilient Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant to join an alternative provision in Burton-on-Trent (DE11), supporting pupils across both primary and secondary settings.\n This role involves working with learners who face significant barriers to education, particularly those with behavioural needs and difficulties engaging in mainstream school environments. You will play a vital role in providing both academic and emotional support within a structured, nurturing setting, helping students re-engage with learning and develop key life and employability skills.\n This opportunity is ideal for someone patient, proactive, and committed to making a genuine difference in young people's lives.\n \n The Role\n\nProvide tailored 1:1 and small group support for pupils with behavioural needs across an all-through setting (ages 4-16)\nHelp create a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment\nSupport pupils' academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and personal development\nWork collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and families to deliver personalised learning plans\nContribute to behaviour management and therapeutic support strategiesAbout You\n\nExperience supporting pupils with additional needs across primary and/or secondary settings\nStrong behaviour management skills and ability to build positive relationships\nCalm, patient, and adaptable approach\nPassion for supporting young people both academically and personally\nWillingness to contribute to the wider school community\nAble to attend a pre-interview meeting via Microsoft Teams\nFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle\n \n Why Join the School\n\nCompetitive daily rate\nStrong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development\nAccess to CPD via a national training platform\nPension contributions and wellbeing support options\nSupportive and collaborative team environment\nFree on-site parking and flexible working hours\nOpportunity to be part of a forward-thinking setting focused on inclusion and student successWhy Work with Long Term Futures\n\nClear routes for progression within specialist education\nOngoing training, mentoring, and support\nAccess to mental and physical wellbeing programmes\nDedicated consultant support throughout your placement\nImmediate interviews and trial days available\n Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.\n Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. \nAll applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.\n \n Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Chloe directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day

Job Description: SEN Teacher\n\nRate of Pay: £150 - £225 per day\n\nMust Have: UK QTS\n\nHours: Monday - Friday 8am - 3pm\n\nNow Education are working with an Alternative Provision, just outside the city centre of Derby that are looking to appoint 2 x experienced SEND teachers to join their team for an September 2026 start.\n\nThe school are looking for a strong, motivated teacher that has good behaviour management to cover teacher absences. The role is full time and will be required until the end of the academic year.\n\nDetails of the role include:\n\n * Cover lessons for absent teaching staff whilst delivering engaging lessons with pre-set plans\n\n * Liaising with permanent teaching staff\n\n * Manage behaviour within the school, including classrooms, corridors etc.\n\n * Work alongside Teaching Assistants and Learning Mentors to deliver and create a positive learning environment\n\n * Provide feedback to your students\n\n * Support students with poor attendance\n\nWe are looking for a SEND teacher who meets the following criteria:\n\n * Experience working with KS2 and KS3 students\n\n * Previous experience working in a mainstream or SEN school\n\n * A subject specialism and a passion for education\n\n * Very good classroom and behaviour management\n\n * Great communication skills\n\nAll applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and will be offered work on successfully passing Now Education’s compliance checks. You will need to have an Enhanced DBS on the update service to work in schools