Role: SEN Mentor/Teaching Assistant
Location: Hastings
Hours: Permanent (Term Time Only), Full-time, 32.5 hours per week
Pay: Dependent on experience
Benefits: A warm, friendly and supportive team, free daily lunch, on-site parking, good public transport links, CPD opportunities
About the School:
We are in partnership with this school that provides education for 4–16-year-olds who have been excluded from mainstream settings across the county. Demand for this provision has increased dramatically since the pandemic, creating many challenges and resulting in a need for the school to significantly improve.
About the Role:
They are now seeking to recruit an inspirational Teaching Assistant – Mentor to join them at this exciting time. The TA 3 Mentor is a key position, supporting our pupils to access lessons and overcome challenges both in and out of the classroom. Mentors offer classroom and pastoral support, working with class teachers to develop meaningful programmes. Mentors support the tutors as part of the tutor team and act as a supportive pastoral contact for all pupils. They sometimes supervise classes to cover staff absence, working in small teams to deliver quality cover classes.
The ideal candidate will be:
- An enthusiastic, flexible and supportive person
- Have an interest in at least one of the following areas: Hospitality/Art & Creativity/Core & Academic subjects.
- Whilst experience of working with young people would be advantageous, the ability to develop and sustain meaningful relationships and champion students who have struggled to access mainstream education is key.
- Willing to learn, and keen to develop and appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate.
- Keen to work in a school setting prior to undertaking teacher training, or developing knowledge of working in Alternative Provision and pastoral roles.
The successful candidate will be joining a trust and school that continues to be ambitious in its drive to improve outcomes for our students. You will join a highly dedicated and professional staff team and be part of a supportive working and learning environment, where your professional development is highly valued and your well-being is paramount.
About the Trust:
The trust, is an aspirational and supportive Trust, aiming to create a warm, caring, stable, supportive environment in which all staff and pupils feel safe. They are three special schools, a large countywide alternative provision and a vocational free school across East Sussex. They strive to discover success through learning, self-belief and achievement. Pupils are empowered to take responsibility through a personalised curriculum supported by secure systems.
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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