Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (SLTA)

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Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (SLTA) - Alternative Provision - Full Time

Are you a confident, adaptable and dedicated education professional looking for a rewarding role supporting pupils on bespoke learning pathways?

Tradewind Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for a Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (SLTA) to work with an Alternative Provision based in Swadlincote. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

This is a unique and highly rewarding role where you will be working both from the school base and off-site within the community, delivering tailored support to pupils in their homes. We are looking for someone who is flexible, resilient and confident working independently.

The Role:

Delivering tailored 1:1 tuition to pupils in their homes and within the community
Planning and delivering bespoke learning programmes to meet individual needs
Teaching Maths, English and PSHE to a good standard
Supporting pupils with a range of behavioural, emotional and additional needs
Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress
Building positive, professional relationships with pupils and families
Liaising with school staff to ensure consistency and continuity of learning
Working independently while remaining part of a wider supportive team
Getting fully involved in all aspects of the provision as requiredWhat We're Looking For:

Previous experience working in a school or alternative provision setting (essential)
Strong subject knowledge in Maths, English and PSHE
Confidence delivering lessons independently to individuals outside of a classroom setting
Experience working with pupils with additional needs or behavioural challenges (desirable)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
High levels of resilience, initiative and adaptability
A genuine passion for supporting young people on personalised learning journeys
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)What You Can Expect:

A full-time, long-term opportunity
The potential to secure a permanent position
Support from a dedicated Tradewind Recruitment consultant
The opportunity to make a genuine difference through personalised education
A varied role combining independent work with team collaborationIf you are passionate about making a difference through personalised learning and thrive in a flexible, community-based role, we would love to hear from you

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