Teaching Assistant TA- (Learning Support Mentor

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the job description and person specifications for details.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is a Catholic community of aspiration, dedicated to all our students excelling spiritually and academically both within our college and beyond. Everything we do is encapsulated in our Mission Statement, “For the Greater Glory of God” and our core purpose is to develop virtuous young people. Our vision is that all members of our community fulfil their vocation and play their part in making the world a better place.

In order to do this we all strive to be people of good character as described by our college virtues.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We are recruiting for a Grade 2 Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Mentor to work under the instruction/guidance of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENDCO) and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to undertake work/care/support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) which enable students to access and respond to their learning. Work may be carried out both in and out of the classroom.

Completed applications should be emailed to Kay Taylor, PA to the Headteacher, before the closing date -

Closing date: 10.00am on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Please note, we do not accept CVs. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications from all faiths and non-faiths will be equally considered.

Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to past employment references, social media/online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.