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Secondary Learning Support Assistant needed – High Peak - Temp‑to‑Perm opportunity – Step Teachers
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support secondary‑aged students navigating emotional, social, or behavioural challenges — helping them rediscover a positive relationship with learning?
We're recruiting on behalf of a specialist alternative education provision in High Peak for a Secondary Learning Support Assistant.
Secondary Learning Support Assistant (SEMH focus)
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Start: ASAP.
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4pm.
Contract: Temp-to-Perm – could move onto contract at end of 12 weeks.
Pay - £95-110/day DOE for first 12 weeks.
Paid PAYE direct via Step Teachers. We don’t use umbrella companies!
Equal pay to perm staff in similar role from 13th weeks.
Free CPD – Via Step Teachers, The National College & Creative Education
DBS Refunds – new applications refunded after 20 days of work with us.
Step Perks – 24hr GP & counselling, retail, gym & cinema discounts.
Support throughout from consultant with over a decade of local experience.
Refer-A-Friend Scheme – earn *£100 Amazon Voucher - T&Cs apply.
This unique setting—recently designated as an alternative provision academy — supports pupils up to Key Stage 4 in small cohorts. It’s based in a serene part of High Peak and forms part of a multi‑site structure designed specifically to re-engage young people who have struggled in mainstream education. The environment is carefully structured, with small classes of around 10 students, high adult support ratios, and a tranquil setting aimed at encouraging positive behavioural change.
What They Offer
* A supportive trust focused on wellbeing, professional growth, and high-quality provision
* A meaningful role in an inclusive, reformative setting with a strong pastoral ethos
* Calm, well-resourced environments where your work directly impacts young lives
Why You'll Love It
* A mission to rebuild trust and motivation through partnerships with families, schools, and communities
* Small, supportive sites with high staff-to-student ratios for personalised learning
* Awarded the Inclusion Quality Mark Centre of Excellence in 2024
What Sets Them Apart
* Tailored learning pathways combining academic, vocational, and life skills
* Focus on resilience, self-regulation, literacy, numeracy, and wellbeing
* Small groups (8–12) with dedicated keyworkers and strong pastoral support
Your Role
* Deliver 1:1 and small-group support for students with SEMH needs
* Support emotional regulation, engagement, and transitions into learning
* Work with staff to implement personalised plans and celebrate student progress
What You’ll Need to Apply:
* A CV detailing up to 10 years of relevant experience.
* Proof of Right to Work, ID and Address.
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
* References covering the past two years.
* Prior experience with SEMH in children or young adults.
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