TA2 Teaching Assistant (Learning Support Mentor)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College in Birmingham is seeking a Learning Support Mentor for a 32-hour term-time role starting September 2026. The post involves supporting students with SEND under the direction of the SENDCo and SLT, with duties both in and out of the classroom to help students access lessons.

Applicants will be subject to Enhanced DBS, references, and online checks as part of safeguarding and recruitment processes.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check
• Past employment references
• Social media and online checks

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEND so they can access and respond to their learning
• Carry out care and support in and out of the classroom under SENDCo and SLT guidance

Job description

Learning support mentor post at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College, a maintained school run by Worcestershire County Council, supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities. The work is care and support that helps these students access and respond to lessons, carried out in and out of the classroom under the direction of the SENDCo and senior leadership team. It is a 32-hour, term-time role across Monday to Friday, with training days, starting September 2026. The post is subject to past employment references, online checks and an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Support students with SEND so they can access and respond to their learning
• Carry out work, care and support in and out of the classroom under SENDCo and SLT guidance

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Past employment references
• Social media and online checks

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults