Specialist Teaching & Learning assistant

Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (STLA)

Esteem North Academy – Peak Site

Hours: 8:30-4:00
Contract: Fixed term, full time
Start Date: 21/9/26
Location: Esteem North Academy, Peak Site

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential?

Esteem North Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Peripatetic Specialist Teaching & Learning Assistant (STLA) to join our dedicated team.

As a Peripatetic STLA, you will work across the Academy, providing high-quality support to pupils who may have additional needs or experience barriers to accessing education. You will play an important role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally, while supporting them to build confidence, independence and positive relationships.

About the role

The successful candidate will:

• Provide targeted, individualised support to pupils in line with their learning and pastoral needs.
• Work flexibly across the Academy and support pupils in a range of educational settings.
• Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils, encouraging engagement and participation.
• Support teaching and learning through one-to-one and small-group interventions.
• Help pupils develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Implement strategies and approaches identified within pupils' support plans.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, families and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Monitor and communicate pupils' progress, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Support pupils who may present with challenging behaviour, maintaining a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, compassionate and resilient, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
• Able to build positive and professional relationships with pupils who may have complex needs.
• Confident in adapting their approach to meet individual needs.
• Able to remain calm and consistent when faced with challenging situations.
• A strong team player who can work effectively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Organised, reliable and able to work flexibly across different settings.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Previous experience of working with young people with additional needs, SEND or challenging behaviour would be advantageous.

Why join Esteem North Academy?

At Esteem North Academy, we recognise that every young person is an individual. Our aim is to provide a supportive, inclusive and aspirational environment where pupils can make progress, develop their skills and prepare for their next steps.

You will join a committed team who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of young people. We will provide appropriate support and opportunities for professional development as you develop within the role.

If you are enthusiastic about helping young people succeed and believe you have the skills, patience and commitment to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Esteem North Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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