Establishment: King's Park Academy
Location: King's Park Academy
Salary: 22,817.17 - 24,802.15 (26,835 - 29,093 FTE)
Department: Teaching Assistants
Job Type: Full Time
Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Closing Date: 07/07/2025 09:00
Interview Date: w/c 14 July 2025
Start Date: 3 September 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Contract Term: TTO - Term time only
Hours per Week: 37.00
Weeks per Year: 44.450
Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP10 - SCP2
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspiring Learning Mentor to provide cover for teachers, supervise and support our pupils.
The post requires someone with:
* Experience of supporting pupils as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or very experienced Teaching Assistant within a school setting
* Passion for teaching and learning and wanting the best outcomes for all children
* Ability to support and promote an excellent reflective learning ethos
* Creativity and flexibility in the way you work
* Highly developed interpersonal skills and a sense of humour
* Commitment to your own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community.
What We have to Offer:
* A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
* A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.
* All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
* Strong potential for career progression.
* A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.
* An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
* Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live.
* A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.
Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Wakefield HR Academy Lead at samantha.wakefield@kpa.weareauthentic.education
Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent
Authentic Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and an online search.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
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