Ref: SCH-AEGL-0271
Establishment: Tregonwell Academy Location: Iford Academy, Petersfield Road BH7 6QP Salary: £22,875 - £24,800 Department: Inclusion Special Job Type: Part Time Key Stage: Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Closing Date: 30/09/2025 10:00 Interview Date: - Start Date: ASAP
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: Pay Grade: Support Staff | SCP10 - SCP15
The Role
We are seeking to employ a Learning Mentor, to support and cover classes. The post holder will work with children in Year 7 through to Year 11, covering curriculum lessons across all subjects. You may also be required to support students offsite as a 1:1 tutor, as a valued member of the school community.
Candidates should be passionate and ambitious with a drive and commitment to improve the life chances of our young people. You will have a dynamic, exceptional and creative approach to improving the teaching and learning in a way that benefits all children. You will preferably have experience of working with young people with additional needs including childhood trauma, alongside SEMH and ASC.
Recent teaching or teacher assistant experience within a mainstream school would be beneficial.
Every day is different, and if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge working within a supportive friendly team, this could be the job for you.
The successful candidates will be experienced practitioners, have emotional resilience and a flexible approach to working. You will also be expected to work in partnership with colleagues to ensure the best outcomes for our students.
Every day is different, and if you are looking for a new and exciting challenge working within a supportive friendly team, this could be the job for you.
This is a new flexible and variable role suitable for those with experience working with challenging young people.
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 Jeni Notley HR Academy Lead at
Authentic Education Group (AEG) comprises schools from all sectors: mainstream (primary and secondary) and special. AEG secures outstanding achievement and improved life chances of all our pupils. All our Academies have high expectations as the focus of their work. We are strongly committed to supporting colleagues in developing their careers further and offering excellent CPD opportunities
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as AEG reserves the right to close applications early.
Please note we DO NOT accept applications by CV and are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
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
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Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent
Essential
Skills
Leadership
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people
Essential
Focused on standards and positive outcomes
Essential
Safeguarding Information
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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Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road
Bournemouth
Dorset
BH7 6QP
Laura Coombes
laura..weareaut... https://www.tregonwell-
Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as Authentic Education reserves the right to close applications early.