Learning Mentors (Teaching Assistants)

Great Western Academy; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Swindon is seeking a Learning Mentor (Teaching Assistant) to join its SEND team. The role requires supporting students with additional needs and working collaboratively with parents and professionals. Ideal candidates will have experience or a strong interest in SEND provision. The position offers opportunities for career progression and a supportive work environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

Benefits

Average class sizes of 26

Excellent CPD program

Medical and Wellbeing Support Service

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of working with students and parents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a SEND environment.
• Experience or interest in specific areas of SEND work.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs in a SEND team.
• Work closely with parents and professionals to facilitate progress.
• Focus on specific fields of SEND provision.

Skills

Experience with students

Enthusiasm for SEND

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Relevant qualifications in education

Job description

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Great Western Academy is looking for a new member of staff to join the team of Learning Mentors (Teaching Assistants) from September 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

See Job Description for full salary information.

Great Western Academy opened in September 2018. The school is heavily oversubscribed in years 7 to 11 and the Sixth Form is flourishing. Our philosophy of Achievement, Care and Excellence permeates all we do, with Care firmly at the centre of this. We use the phrase “Work Hard, Be Kind” to summarise what we expect of students and to create a culture of positive support where students behave well and are able to thrive, whatever their needs, and where they are proactively and effectively safeguarded.

Great Western Academy welcomes all students; the SEND team promotes our inclusive approach and ensures that students with additional needs are fully supported with their learning. The successful candidate will usually be able to demonstrate a strong track record of working with students, their parents, and a range of professionals within and beyond the school to ensure that every student is supported to make the best progress possible. However, applications are also welcome from candidates new to working in a SEND team who show enthusiasm for providing all students with the best opportunities possible and who are willing and able to quickly learn from our established team.

The successful candidate will join our SEND team, reporting to our experienced SENDCo. Each member of our team is placed in a specialist hub, focusing on a particular field of SEND provision (Cognition and learning, communication and interaction and Social, Emotional and Mental health). Our vision is that our learning mentors will each focus on a particular field of additional needs provision (or have the potential to do so with appropriate training and support). Experience, qualifications, or simply a strong interest in a specific area of SEND work would be an asset to any application.

Great Western Academy supports staff career progression. Two of our three Hub Leaders started their careers at Great Western Academy as Learning Mentors. There is also an opportunity for overtime 2 evenings a week for suitable candidates to lead our enrichment sessions.

Additional benefits of working at GWA include:

•Average class sizes of 26 in years 7 to 11

• Excellent CPD program

• State of the art facilities – including dedicated student support area for SEND students

• Leading edge ICT, including a laptop provided for all staff and pupils

• Medical and Wellbeing Support Service

• Easy access to the A419 with free parking on site

Great Western Academy aims to radically improve the life chances of every student who attends. We use our brand-new building and state-of-the-art facilities (including a purpose-designed SEND suite) to help achieve this, but it is the fantastic team of staff who turn our vision into reality. If you have the proven ability to contribute to our inclusive approach in the classroom and beyond then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Further details are available on the Academy website and in the information documents attached.

Applications submitted electronically can be made through Eteach or emailed by 9am on Friday 15th July 2025, Interviews will take place as soon as possible thereafter, most likely Thursday 21st August. We may close the advert early depending on the strength and number of applications received.

Safeguarding Statement

Great Western Academy 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.