Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor / Full Training Provided in Eastleigh

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 is 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 you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d 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

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: 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 role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to students’ educational journeys.

DUTIES:

• 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 UK’s 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.