Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor
Support students with additional needs in a rewarding education role. This opportunity combines learning support, mentoring, SEN support, safeguarding and student development within a positive and inclusive secondary school environment.
Full Training Provided
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Learning Mentor would be beneficial but is not essential. Applications are welcomed from graduates, career changers and individuals looking to start a rewarding career supporting young people in education.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Pastoral Support Worker, Student Support Assistant, Education Support Worker, Cover Supervisor, Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant, Classroom Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant
SALARY: £24,796 per annum FTE (£16,014.30 Actual) + Benefits (see below)
LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 28.5 Hours per Week, 8:30am 4:00pm one day per week (excluding Fridays) and 8:30am 3:00pm for four additional days, term time only (38 weeks)
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor.
As a Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor you will provide learning support to students with a range of additional needs, helping them build confidence, independence and achieve their full potential across a broad secondary school curriculum.
This opportunity would suit aspiring teachers, graduates, career changers and individuals looking to gain valuable experience working with young people in a secondary school environment.
The Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor will work closely with teachers and the SEND team, supporting student progress through effective communication, mentoring, classroom support, behaviour management and safeguarding.
This Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to students educational journeys.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor include:
Provide Classroom Support: Support students across a range of subject areas in classroom settings and small group environments
Support Students with Additional Needs: Use appropriate strategies to support students with cognition and learning, communication and interaction, sensory and physical, and social, emotional and mental health needs
Promote Student Independence: Encourage confidence, resilience, motivation and independent learning skills
Work in Partnership with Teachers: Liaise with teaching staff to understand support requirements and provide feedback on student progress
Assist with Student Reviews: Contribute feedback to review meetings and help gather student views where required
Support Positive Learning Outcomes: Help students engage with learning and achieve their educational goals
Undertake Professional Development: Participate in relevant training and continuous learning opportunities
Assist During Break and Lunchtimes: Support students and staff during designated duties
Support Extra-Curricular Activities: Assist with after-school activities and enrichment opportunities on a rota basis
Maintain Safeguarding Standards: Follow safeguarding procedures and contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment
Carry out Additional Responsibilities: Undertake other reasonable duties as directed by the SENCo
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues
A patient, supportive and approachable manner
Ability to adapt to different learning needs and classroom situations
Strong teamwork skills and a positive attitude
Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and student wellbeing
Genuine passion for helping young people succeed
BENEFITS
Exceptional team environment where all staff are valued
Excellent Continuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs
Many opportunities for career progression
Extensive department resources and facilities
A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice
Staff membership rates to the modern Leisure Centre
Enrolment in one of the UKs Largest public sector pension schemes
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS and other relevant employment checks.
The school reserves the right to close vacancies early.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P14847
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