Support Staff - Learning Coach

The Regis School; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Laptop provided

Car leasing scheme

Westfield Benefits discounts

On-site gym membership discounts

Discounted nursery fees

Job summary

The Regis School in England is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students facing a variety of challenges in literacy and numeracy. The post is 33.75 hours per week, five days a week, term-time only, with start date as soon as possible.

You will work in classrooms and withdrawal settings, mentor a group of students for up to 45 minutes each morning, and collaborate with teachers, HLTAs and Learning Coaches. We encourage flexible working options and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering literacy and numeracy support in classroom settings.
• Willingness to enroll on Level 3 TA Apprenticeship if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Provide literacy and numeracy support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Mentor a group of students for up to 45 minutes each morning.
• Supervise students at break and lunch times with structured activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, HLTA’s and Learning Coaches to support learning.

Skills

Literacy support

Numeracy support

Mentoring

Education

A-Levels

Degree

Level 3 TA Apprenticeship

Job description

The Regis is a school that we all feel proud of, and our teachers are passionate about their work. We know that teaching can be a challenging profession, but with the support we offer and a commitment to seeing the best in each other, we work tirelessly to find creative ways to educate. We have access to a Group-wide curriculum, an intranet platform that enables sharing of resources and opportunities for work shadowing and mentorship.The Regis School is a secondary 11-18 school with over 1600 students on roll. We are an inclusive comprehensive school that aims to achieve the best for every student. This philosophy is reflected in the successful Sixth Form of 160+ students who are offered a broad range of academic and vocational programmes. Over 70% of our students progress to Higher Education each year.The Regis School has a well-qualified, dedicated supportive and enthusiastic staff team. We have approximately 200 staff, all of whom are committed to providing the best possible education for our students. As one of the biggest employers in Bognor Regis, we emphasise the learning of adults and young people. Staff are involved in further study, research projects and in the training of teachers in partnership with local universities.The Regis School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Hours: 33.75 – 5 days a week, term-time only, generally from 8.00am – 3.15pm

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant to work with students who are facing a variety of challenges which affect their progress in the classroom. The post holder would be required to be resourceful, understanding and be prepared to work both in the classroom and a withdrawal situation with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy support if required.

In addition, the post holder will be expected to act as a mentor for a group of students or other directed intervention for up to 45 mins each morning as required and at times to supervise students at break and lunch times, offering structured activities to students. The successful candidate will join an established team of both teachers, HLTA’s and Learning Coaches (TAs) and must be prepared to work in a flexible, creative and collegiate way.

Candidates without A-Levels, a degree or a relevant Level 3 for the role will be required to enroll on the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship once appointed.We will support you to gain this qualification as part of our commitment to staff development and improving student outcomes.

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including excellent pay, a generous pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, reduced gym membership for our on-site facilities, discounted nursery fees, a laptop, and access to a car leasing scheme. After six months, staff also benefit from Westfield Benefits, providing discounts on shopping, travel, and holidays, as well as a free Health Cash Plan covering dental, optical, and other treatments.

Above all, we are committed to ensuring our staff feel valued, supported, and empowered. We offer more pay, more time, and more support—including three additional INSET days for planning, a guaranteed personal day each year, exceptional training and career development, and a culture that genuinely invests in its people.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Interviews: To be confirmed

The Regis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).