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Teaching Assistant

Learning Mentor

King's Park Academy · Bournemouth · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Job description

This role includes covering classes; therefore applicants will need to have experience in this, as well as interventions.

The post requires someone with:

  • Experience of supporting pupils as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant or very experienced Teaching Assistant within a school setting
  • 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

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About this school

King's Park Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
603
Avg teacher salary
£45,900
Pupil:teacher ratio
22.2:1
Academy trust
AUTHENTIC EDUCATION GROUP LIMITED

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Bournemouth, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH1 4NB

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Salary
£23,609.48 - £25,595.83 Annually (Actual) (27,694 - 30,024 FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
12 June 2026
Closing date
25 June 2026

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