Lead Mentor / Senior Teaching Assistant

Beyond the Desk: Become a Lead Mentor in Chaldon. If you can't stand the idea of a 9-to-5 desk job, this is for you. As a Senior TA at our new Chaldon site, your 'office' is a dynamic, state-of-the-art learning environment. You'll be the boots-on-the-ground mentor for students aged 11-16, helping them navigate emotional hurdles and master life skills. Variety: Every day is different-from classroom support to satellite site visits in Caterham. Leadership: Manage escalations with a cool head and a positive approach. Pay: Up to £25,819 (Actual Salary) for 40 hours per week. Why Join Us? We believe in a 'person-first' approach. With small class sizes and a high ratio of support, we give our students-and our staff-the space to succeed. Competitive Pay: £24,139 - £25,819 (Actual Salary) | £13.51 - £14.45 per hour. Welcome Bonus: £1,000 to kickstart your journey with us. Work-Life Balance: Term-time only contract (40 hours per week). Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multi-disciplinary intervention team in a state-of-the-art environment. The Role: As a Senior/Experienced Teaching Assistant, you won't just be 'helping out.' You will be a vital link in our students' developmental chain. Your day-to-day will involve: Tailored Support: Implementing and adapting learning activities to meet complex sensory and emotional needs. Behavioural Leadership: Using your experience to manage escalations with empathy, patience, and a positive, therapeutic approach. Promoting Independence: Helping students build the life skills and confidence they need to navigate the world beyond the classroom. Safeguarding Excellence: Acting as a champion for the welfare and wellbeing of every young person in our care. Shift Patterns: Monday - Wednesday: 08:15 - 16:45; Thursday: 08:15 - 17:00; Friday: 08:15 - 16:00. Note: While based in Chaldon, occasional flexibility to work at our nearby satellite site in Caterham may be required.