Teaching Assistant/Mentor
- Job Type: Full Time (up to 35 hours available)
- Location: Weston Super Mare
- Actual Starting Salary (39 working weeks): £19,315 (based on 35 hours per week, term time only + INSET)
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our client's team within a specialist Academy, supporting young people with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) issues. Our school is rapidly progressing and expanding, catering to students aged 11- 17 with SEMH difficulties. We are seeking enthusiastic, resilient, and highly motivated Teaching Assistants/Mentors who are passionate about inclusive education**. This is a school based role and the requirement to drive is not essential for this specific post.**
Day to Day of the role:
- Assist in the educational, personal, and social development of designated students under the direction and guidance of the Principal, SENCo, and class teachers.
- Support students by adopting relevant strategies and techniques to enable them to access the curriculum and engage with their learning.
- Implement planned learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to students' responses.
- Deliver measurable impact on student attainment as well as social and emotional well-being.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to supporting young people with SEMH.
- Resilience and motivation to help students achieve their full potential.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to the needs of each student.
- Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.
- Must have full, clean driving licence
Benefits:
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Access to pension scheme.
- A range of well-being benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development within the Cabot Learning Federation.
- Experience working within a large multi-academy trust.
To apply for this Teaching Assistant/Mentor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.