Two Teaching Assistant posts, called Learning Link Mentors, sit in the Inclusion Faculty at The Netherhall & Oakes College, part of Anglian Learning. Core work is consistent one-to-one, paired or small-group support for students with high and complex needs, within EHCPs, risk assessments and safeguarding plans. Each postholder may be assigned mainly to one student yet also covers other students, timetables and interventions as directed, on 32.5 hours across 39 weeks. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants need the right to work in the UK.
What the job involves
- Be primarily allocated to a particular student and provide consistent 1:1 support for learners with high and complex needs
- Provide 1:1, paired, small-group or classroom support according to identified need
- Support learning, transitions, communication, emotional regulation and reintegration
- Follow EHCPs, individual support plans, risk assessments, safeguarding plans and de-escalation strategies
- Build trusting professional relationships while keeping clear, predictable boundaries
- Develop student independence and avoid unnecessary reliance on adult support
- Work with teachers, SEND and safeguarding staff, families, external professionals and alternative provision tutors
- Record attendance, engagement, progress, incidents and safeguarding information accurately and promptly
- Work flexibly across students, timetables, interventions and Inclusion Faculty priorities as directed
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Online presence check before interview
- Legal right to work in the UK at application, or in the process of obtaining it
- Role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
What’s offered
- Access to a range of employee benefits and Trust-wide initiatives, set out in the Recruitment Information Pack
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1:1 Teaching Assistant/ Learning Link Mentor employer: Anglian Learning
Anglian Learning is an exceptional employer, dedicated to transforming education while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. With flexible working options and a commitment to employee development, staff at The Pines Primary School and Kennett Primary School can thrive both personally and professionally. Our strong community ethos ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils and their families.
