Teaching Assistant
2 days ago
Chichester
Salary: £19,612 (Actual) | £25,918 (FTE)Hours: 33.75 hours per week, term-time onlyStart Date: September 2026 \n About the Role \n We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor to support students facing a range of barriers to learning. \n This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with young people, supporting their academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development. You will play a key role both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping students to thrive and reach their full potential. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support students in lessons across a range of subjects\n, • Work 1:1 and with small groups to deliver targeted interventions, particularly in literacy and numeracy\n, • Act as a mentor for a group of students, supporting their progress and wellbeing\n, • Help students develop independence and confidence in their learning\n, • Support teachers in raising attainment and engagement\n, • Provide pastoral support and promote positive behaviour\n, • Supervise students during break and lunchtime, offering structured activities where required\n, • Contribute to student progress monitoring and feedback\n\n What We’re Looking For \n\n • A passion for working with young people\n, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills\n, • Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff\n, • A flexible, proactive, and team-oriented approach\n, • Understanding of barriers to learning and how to support students effectively\n\n Essential: \n\n • GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)\n, • Experience working with children or young people (formal or informal)\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to complete a Teaching Assistant apprenticeship)\n, • Experience supporting students with additional needs\n\n Professional Development \n Candidates who do not already hold a Level 3 qualification will be supported to complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship as part of the role. \n You will also benefit from: \n\n • Ongoing training and development opportunities\n, • Mentoring and support from experienced staff\n, • Opportunities to progress within a wider educational group\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive and supportive package, including: \n\n • Generous pension scheme\n, • Enhanced parental leave\n, • Discounted gym membership\n, • Cycle to Work scheme\n, • Health cash plan (including dental and optical cover)\n, • Employee discounts on shopping, travel, and holidays\n, • Access to counselling and wellbeing support\n, • Laptop provided\n, • Additional INSET days for planning and development\n, • A guaranteed personal day each year\n\n Working Environment \n You will join a supportive, collaborative team committed to: \n\n • Delivering high-quality education\n, • Maintaining a positive and disruption-free learning environment\n, • Valuing staff wellbeing and workload balance\n, • Continuous professional growth and development\n\n \n