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Teaching Assistant

Literacy Learning Mentor

Seahaven Academy · Newhaven · East Sussex

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly organised Literacy Learning Mentor to join our supportive pastoral team at Seahaven Academy. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about literacy, committed to helping young people overcome barriers to learning, and dedicated to ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

In this role, you will lead and deliver targeted literacy interventions that develop students' reading, writing and oracy skills, helping them build confidence, independence and success both in and beyond the classroom. Working closely with teachers, support staff, parents and carers, you will play a key role in identifying students' needs, monitoring progress and implementing strategies that have a lasting impact on learning outcomes.

As a Literacy Learning Mentor, you will champion high aspirations for all students, support the development of effective literacy practices across the school, and contribute to creating a culture where every learner can thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with young people, building positive relationships and making a meaningful difference to students' educational journeys.

Why join us?
  • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' literacy development and academic success
  • The opportunity to work closely with students, teachers, families and support staff across the school community
  • A supportive and forward-thinking team committed to student achievement and staff development
  • Access to high-quality CPD and professional development opportunities
  • The chance to contribute to whole-school literacy initiatives and share best practice with colleagues
  • A positive and ambitious school environment where staff are valued and supported to excel

Seahaven Academy is part of United Learning, a growing group of schools whose aim is to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued, supported and rewarded. As part of United Learning, we offer opportunities and a benefits package beyond that of an individual school.

We’re proud to offer ‘more pay, more time, and more support’. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days dedicated to planning and professional development, one paid personal leave day each year during term time.

We place a high priority on developing our staff. Every employee benefits from a supportive annual review process with a tailored programme of personal development. We also facilitate a wide range of professional networks, enabling colleagues to collaborate, share best practice and learn from colleagues in similar roles.

We are committed to supporting your wellbeing. Flexible working is available where roles allow, alongside a comprehensive range of benefits including enhanced parental leave, access to a health cash plan (following 6 months’ service) employee assistance and wellbeing programmes, and free flu vaccines. Further information about our rewards and benefits can be found at - www.unitedlearning.org.uk/careers/rewards-and-benefits.

If you enjoy a varied role and take pride in making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

This job role has the opportunity for a job share

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation or visit the school, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please get in touch using the details below.

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About this school

Seahaven Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
745
Avg teacher salary
£55,094
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.6:1
Academy trust
UNITED LEARNING TRUST

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.

Location

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Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TD

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Salary
£26,825.13 Annually (FTE) Your actual salary will be £23,146.99 prorated from the FTE of £26852.13. You will be paid for 44.87 weeks per year to include 39 working weeks and 5.87 weeks paid holiday
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
23 October 2026
Closing date
8 November 2026

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