Deer Park School, a secondary school opened in 2021 and part of RAISE Education Trust, is recruiting a learning mentor teaching assistant. The post supports students with a range of additional needs across all subjects, helping them reach their potential and become independent. It is term-time only at 29.18 hours a week, with a choice of day and some longer days, and the trust is trialling a two-week October half term. Visa sponsorship is not available.
What the job involves
- Support students with a range of additional needs across all subjects
- Help students reach their full potential and become well rounded and independent
- Work with students and teachers across the curriculum
- Help to maintain morale
Skills & knowledge
- Good standard of numeracy and literacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to relate well to students and teachers
- Resilience to support a range of students
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Other relevant employment checks
Other
- Passion for enabling students with additional needs to reach their potential
- Highly motivated and committed
- Can-do attitude and approachable manner
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Nice to have
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Desire to make a difference
- Good sense of humour
What’s offered
- Comprehensive induction with a dedicated mentor
- Continuous professional learning and development
- Many opportunities for career progression
- Extensive department resources and facilities
- Cycle-to-work scheme through salary sacrifice
- Staff membership rates at the Wildern School leisure centre
- Enrolment in one of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes
- Two-week October half term trial from 2026
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
