TA-Learning Mentor

St Aldhelm's Academy, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4HS

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Sept 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,694.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE)

TA-Learning Mentor job summary

We are seeking a committed and caring Learning Support Assistant to join our support team in a secondary mainstream school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and pastoral staff to support students in overcoming barriers to learning, enabling them to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

You will play a key role in supporting learning, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing through targeted interventions, in-class support, and small group or 1:1 work.

Key ResponsibilitiesSupporting Learning & Progress

• Support students individually and in small groups to overcome barriers to learning.
• Deliver planned learning activities under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Adapt and prepare resources to ensure access to the curriculum for all learners.
• Support literacy, numeracy, and life skills development.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress, engagement, and learning needs.

Behaviour & Engagement

• Promote positive behaviour for learning and support students to remain on task.
• Use consistent, calm strategies to manage behaviour in line with school policy.
• Build positive, supportive relationships that encourage engagement and independence.
• Respond appropriately to immediate behavioural or welfare concerns.

Student Welfare & Safeguarding

• Support the safety, wellbeing, and emotional needs of students.
• Provide basic care and support in response to minor incidents or concerns.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and report concerns in line with school policy.
• Escort and supervise students during school activities when required.

Communication & Family Engagement

• Maintain positive communication with staff regarding student progress and support needs.
• Contribute to records, reports, and monitoring of student development.
• Support engagement with families, providing feedback on progress and achievement where appropriate.
• Draft basic communications home in line with school behaviour and support systems.

Wider School Contribution

• Support learning across the school environment, both in and out of classrooms.
• Assist with organisation and supervision of students during school activities.
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external professionals.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people to succeed.
• Patient, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Confident supporting behaviour and learning in a school environment.
• Able to follow guidance and work effectively as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Essential Requirements

• Good standard of education (GCSE English and Maths or equivalent).
• Experience working with young people (school or youth setting desirable).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A chance to make a real difference to students’ lives and outcomes.
• Collaborative working with experienced teaching and pastoral teams.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Aldhelm's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 841 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Aldhelm's Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-aldhelm-s-academy

A mixed comprehensive school with approximately 700 pupils on roll, in years 7 to 11.
Part of Ambitions Academies Trust and located in the beautiful county of Dorset.

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