Job Description

About the Role

Teaching Assistant / Learning Mentor

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant (on a maternity cover basis) to work with students who are facing a variety of challenges which affect their progress in the classroom. The post holder would be required to be resourceful, understanding and be prepared to work both in the classroom and a withdrawal situation with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy support if required.



In addition, the post holder will be expected to act as a mentor for a group of students or other directed intervention for up to 45 mins each morning as required and at times to supervise students at break and lunch times, offering structured activities to students. The successful candidate will join an established team of both teachers, HLTA's and Learning Coaches (TAs) and must be prepared to work in a flexible, creative and collegiate way.



Candidates without A-Levels, a degree or a relevant Level 3 for the role will be required to enroll on the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship once appointed. We will support you to gain this qualification as part of our commitment to staff development and improving student outcomes.



We have a number of core benefits which include competitive rates of pay, access to a generous pension scheme and enhanced parental leave policies. We also offer reduced gym membership to our on-site gym, reduced fees for the on-site nursery, and a laptop. There is a car leasing scheme, and after 6 months all staff can access 'Westfield Benefits' which offers discounts in weekly shopping, high street stores, flights and holidays we offer a free Health Cash Plan, where you can request cash back on dentists, opticians and other treatments. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. We offer more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, one guaranteed personal day a year, great training for your career, and more.

Job Details

Actual salary:

19,661 (FTE 25,918.00)

Hours:

33.75 - 5 days a week, term-time only

Closing date:

Monday 19th January 2026

Interviews:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Further Information

The Regis School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

The Regis School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the school to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

How to Apply

To apply for this please use the link from our vacancies page on our website.



Further information can be viewed at https://www.theregisschool.co.uk/working-for-us/vacancies or please contact Vicky Ovens (vicky.ovens@theregisschool.co.uk with any questions you may have.



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

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Job Reference: SCHO01620