Grade 2 Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Mentor) Hours of work: 32 hours per week M on to Thurs 8.30am - 4.00pm / Fri 8.30am - 3.30pm, term time only plus training days Grade: Scale 2, points 5 - 6 Actual salary: £19435 to £19743 Start date: Sept 2026 Reporting to: SENDCo Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Main purpose of the role: To work under the instruction/guidance of Special Educational Needs and Disability Coordinator (SENDCo) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to undertake work/care/support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) which enable students to access and respond to their learning. Work may be carried out both in and out of the classroom. Please see our website for more details and an application form https://www.blessededward.co.uk/about-us/vacancies/. Application closing date: 10.00 6 July 2026 Please note, we do not accept CVs. Applications from all faiths and non-faiths will be equally considered. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Attached documents TA2 person specification May 2026.pdf TA2 job description May 2026.pdf Application_Form_-_Support_Staff.docx Recruitment_Monitoring_Form.docx Notes to applicants.pdf