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 required
What 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 collaboration
If 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.