Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant (SLTA)

Job Description:

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.