Learning Mentor at King's Park Academy

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2025/KPA/29283
  Location
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£23,609.48 - £25,595.83 Annually (Actual)
(27,694 - 30,024 FTE)
  Closing Date
11:59pm, 4th Jan 2026
  Start Date
ASAP
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
Week commencing 5 January 2026
   Interview Date(s)           Week commencing 5 January 2026
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About this Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspiring Learning Mentor to provide class cover for teachers, supervise and support our pupils.

The post requires someone with:

  • Experience of supporting pupils as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or very experienced Teaching Assistant within a school setting
  • Experience covering classes 
  • Passion for teaching and learning and wanting the best outcomes for all children
  • Ability to support and promote an excellent reflective learning ethos
  • Creativity and flexibility in the way you work
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills and a sense of humour
  • Commitment to your own professional development and participate fully in the life of the school and community.


What We have to Offer:  

  • A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff. 
  • A strong support network both within the school and across Authentic Education.  
  • All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs. 
  • Strong potential for career progression. 
  • A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing with a dedicated Wellbeing Champion.  
  • An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.  
  • Staff benefits include free eye testing for DSE users through Specsavers, free will writing through Dunham McCarthy Solicitors and reduced price corporate gym membership through BH Live. 
  • A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions or The Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff.   



Should you wish to arrange a visit or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Samantha Wakefield  HR Academy Lead at samantha.wakefield@kpa.weareauthentic.education

Together we are Courageous, Innovative, Excellent



King's Park Academy would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

  1. Please detail experience you have had within a school setting and list examples of when you have provided cover in classrooms
  2. Please read the person specification and list each point under a new heading, providing specific examples of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.

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