Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) at Deer Park School

Deer Park School; Southampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Staff leisure centre membership

Public sector pension scheme

Excellent CPD programs

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Deer Park School is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Learning Mentor) to support students across all subjects during term-time. The role is 29.18 hours per week with a fixed pattern of days, excluding Fridays, and a chance to work additional hours during term time.

The position offers a pathway into teaching and supports student wellbeing within our growing secondary school. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, resilience and the ability to work well with students and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and resilience are essential.
• Candidates should be able to support a range of students across subjects and maintain a positive learning environment.
• A good standard of numeracy and literacy is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support a range of students across all subjects to maximise their potential.
• Help to maintain morale and be approachable to students and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers to implement learning support strategies.
• Contribute to an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

About this Role

TeachingAssistant (Learning Mentor) - 29.18 hours per week, One day 8:30am -4:00pm, flexibility to choose the day, excluding Fridays and 8.30am to 3.10pmfor four additional days, term time only (38 weeks). Grade B - Step 1 ActualAnnual Salary £16,937.30 (which is equivalent to a full-time salary of £25,614).

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing RAISE Education Trust istrialling a two week half term break 19th to 30th October2026. Following this trial, should the Trust revert back to a one-week Octoberhalf term break from 2027 the contractual working weeks would increase to 39weeks and the salary would increase accordingly.

DeerPark School is a new state of the art seven-form secondary school which openedin September 2021. At present there are just under 1,000 students on roll acrossYear 7, 8, 9, 10 & 11. We are partof the RAISE Education Trust which comprises Deer Park Secondary School,Wildern Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School. We will have a PAN of 1050 when full.

As we embark on our next phase of growth we are seeking to appoint newmembers to our team to support us on our journey to excellence. We strive toprovide an exceptional educational experience for every student. Our values andculture of ambition, excellence, kindness, inclusion and community underpinthis vision.

As a TeachingAssistant (Learning Mentor), we are seeking candidates who are highly motivatedand committed, with excellent communication skills, and the resilience tosupport a range of students across all subjects to maximise their potential. Adaptability is essential, as is the capacityto relate well to both students and teachers. At the heart of what they do willbe the passion to enable students with a variety of additional needs to reachtheir full potential and become well rounded and independent individuals. Theywill show a 'can-do' attitude, help to maintain morale, be approachable andhave excellent interpersonal skills.

A desire tomake a difference will be equally valued along with a good sense of humour.Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential. Applicants should have a good standard ofnumeracy and literacy.

We would alsowelcome applications from individuals who are considering entering a career inteaching.

What is it like at Deer Park School? - Ofsted Nov 2023

"There isan extremely positive culture here based on the values of inclusion, kindnessand community. This culture can be felt throughout the whole school and thevalues can be seen in pupils' excellent behaviour and positive relationshipswith each other, and with staff. Parents are also extremely supportive of theschool which many describe as a 'family'."

"The school'scurriculum is ambitious for every pupil. In all year groups, pupils take abroad range of subjects. Staff ensure that all pupils produce work of a highstandard."

We willensure that the successful candidate has:

• Comprehensiveinduction including a dedicated mentor.
• Continuousprofessional learning, development and improvement.
• Theopportunity to contribute to raising standards for all our students.

Benefitsofworking for our Trust include:

• Exceptionalteam environment where all staff are valued.
• ExcellentContinuing Professional Development with high quality CPD programs.
• Manyopportunities for career progression.
• Extensivedepartment resources and facilities.
• A taxefficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Staffmembership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School.
• Enrolment inone of the UK's largest public sector pension schemes.

RAISEEducation Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practicesreflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employmentchecks.