Teaching Assistant / Student Support Learning Mentor who is highly motivated, committed and adaptable to help and support students across a range of subjects is required to join a new state of the art school within a well-established Academy Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. ALL LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE CONSIDERED – NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Previous experience in a Teaching Assistant / Classroom Assistant / Learning Support / Learning Mentor type role is desirable. However, this is not essential as Full Training will be provided. Candidates will need a good standard of numeracy and literacy. SALARY: £24,027 per annum FTE / Actual Salary £15,874 based on 28.5 hours per week Benefits (see below) LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 28.5 Hours per Week, 8:30am – 4:00pm One Day (not Friday) and 8:30am – 3:00pm for four additional days, Term Time Only (39 Weeks) JOB OVERVIEW As the school embark on their next phase of growth they are seeking to appoint a new Teaching Assistant / Student Support Learning Mentor to their team to support them on their journey to excellence. Working as a Teaching Assistant / Student Support Learning Mentor you will be highly motivated and committed, with excellent communication skills, and the resilience to support a range of students across all subjects to maximise their potential. Adaptability is essential as is the capacity to relate well to both students and teachers. At the heart of what you do will be the passion to enable students with a variety of additional needs to reach their full potential and become well rounded and independent individuals. You will show a ‘can-do’ attitude, help to maintain morale, be approachable and have excellent interpersonal skills. As a Teaching Assistant / Student Support Learning Mentor you will have the desire to make a difference which will be equally valued along with a good sense of humour. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Applicants should have a good standard of numeracy and literacy. The school will also welcome applications from individuals who are considering entering a career in teaching. DUTIES Your duties as a Teaching Assistant / Student Support Learning Mentor include: Work with a range of students across all subject areas, in classroom settings and in small groups Consider the additional SEND and emotional support needs involved to aid the students to learn as effectively as possible, both in group situations and on their own Develop methods of promoting and reinforcing students' self-esteem Contribute to annual review meetings Support break / lunch time duties when required Support extra-curricular and afterschool activities on a rota basis CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Empathy with students and sympathetic of their needs whilst pushing for the best possible outcomes and maintaining high expectations Good standard of numeracy and literacy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a good sense of humour Can use ICT effectively to support learning Professionally discreet and able to respect confidentiality on particular issues Highly motivated and committed Adaptable Life experience is valued, along with patience, excellent teamwork, and a sense of humour The successful candidate will receive: Comprehensive induction including a dedicated mentor Continuous professional learning, development and improvement The opportunity to contribute to raising standards for all students 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 expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks. We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early. APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P13514 Part-Time, Permanent Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. Teaching Assistant / Classroom Assistant / Learning Support / Learning Mentor / Education Jobs / Teaching Support Jobs AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. 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