Teaching Assistant

Life Skills Mentor / Teaching Assistant – Ex
- Forces Background

Location:

Doncaster, DN4 5HZ

Salary: £21,077.32 per annum (pro rata)

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Working Pattern:
Term-time only – approximately 13 weeks off per year

Start Date:

9 November 2026
Additional Benefits:
Workplace Pension and Westfield Health Chamber Plan
DBS Requirement:
Existing DBS certificate essential

Your Next Mission:
Help Young People Build Their Future

Your military experience could make a life-changing difference to someone else's future.
LYNX Employment Services are recruiting for a rewarding opportunity in Doncaster, particularly suited to individuals from an ex-Armed Forces or uniformed services background who want to use their experience, values and personal qualities to support young adults aged 16–25.
This isn't a traditional Teaching Assistant position. We're looking for someone who can act as a positive role model, mentor and source of guidance, helping young people develop the practical life skills, confidence and personal values they need to succeed.
No teaching qualifications or previous classroom experience are required. Full training will be provided.
What matters most is your character, your ability to connect with young people and your willingness to help them develop.

The Role
Working within a supportive educational environment, you'll help young adults develop essential life skills, encouraging personal responsibility, independence and positive attitudes towards their future.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acting as a positive role model, demonstrating respect, integrity, teamwork and accountability.

Supporting young adults aged 16–25 with practical life skills and personal development.

Encouraging confidence, independence, resilience and self-discipline.

Helping learners develop communication, cooperation and problem-solving skills.

Providing guidance, encouragement and mentoring to young people with different abilities and needs.

Supporting educational activities alongside teaching and support staff.

Helping create a structured, positive and supportive learning environment.

Building professional relationships based on trust, consistency and mutual respect.
Who We're Looking For
We're particularly interested in hearing from former members of the British Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and other uniformed services.
Your experience of working within a structured environment, supporting others and demonstrating strong personal values could make you an excellent fit.

Ideally, you'll bring:

Experience with in HM Armed Forces, uniformed services or a comparable background demonstrating the relevant values and skills.
Strong personal values, including respect, reliability, integrity and responsibility.
Patience and the ability to engage positively with young adults.
The ability to motivate, encourage and support individuals from different backgrounds.
A calm, professional and adaptable approach.
A genuine interest in helping young people develop confidence and independence.
Willingness to undertake training and safeguarding responsibilities.
An existing DBS certificate – essential at application stage.
This is about transferring the values you've lived into lessons that can help shape someone else's future.

What You'll Receive

£21,077.32 per annum (pro rata)
Term-time working, with approximately 13 weeks off per year
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:00pm
Full training provided – no teaching qualifications required
Workplace pension
Westfield Health Chamber Plan
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people's lives

Important – Term-Time Working and Holidays
This position operates on a term-time-only basis, offering approximately 13 weeks away from work each year during scheduled educational breaks.
All annual leave must be taken outside of term time. Applicants must therefore be comfortable with a fixed holiday pattern, as holidays cannot be taken during teaching weeks.

Important – Enhanced DBS Requirement
Applicants must already hold an Enhanced DBS certificate to be considered for this position.
Candidates whose certificates are registered with the DBS Update Service are particularly welcome.

Interested? Take the Next Step
If you've served in the Armed Forces or uniformed services and are looking for a rewarding new direction, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Elliott at LYNX Employment Services
Telephone: (phone number removed)
Email