1:1 Mentoring & Small Group Intervention Teaching Assistant
- penwortham, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
Job Description
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant, academic tutor, or graduate passionate about closing attainment gaps and raising student confidence?
A high-performing secondary school in Preston, Lancashire is looking for a proactive 1:1 Mentoring & Intervention Teaching Assistant to support Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 (GCSE) students starting this September 2026 .
In this targeted role, you will work closely with subject teachers and pastoral leads to deliver structured small-group booster sessions and individualized 1:1 interventions across core subjects and study skills.
Position Details
Job Title: Academic Intervention Assistant / 1:1 Student Mentor
Location: Preston, Lancashire (Easily commutable via M6, M55, and Preston Central Rail Station)
Start Date: September 2026
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only - 30 to 32.5 hours per week)
Pay Rate: .00+ per day (PAYE, based on qualification and experience)
Contract: Full-time, long-term for the 2026/27 academic year (Permanent contract pathways available)
Key Responsibilities
Targeted 1:1 Mentoring: Deliver structured one-to-one academic support and pastoral mentoring to secondary students needing extra guidance to reach their potential.
Small Group Interventions: Lead small focus groups (3-6 pupils) in core academic areas (English, Maths, and Science) to accelerate learning and consolidate lesson material.
GCSE Preparation: Assist Year 10 and Year 11 pupils with revision strategies, exam practice, time management, and study resilience.
SEND & SEMH Adaptation: Differentiate learning resources for pupils with additional needs, including ADHD, dyslexia, ASC, or anxiety-related learning barriers.
Progress Tracking: Monitor pupil progress, track attainment data, and provide feedback to class teachers, SENCOs, and heads of department.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Prior experience delivering academic interventions, tutoring, or 1:1 mentoring to secondary-aged youth (11-16).
High level of literacy and numeracy confidence to support GCSE-level curriculum content.
University degree (Psychology, English, Maths, Science, or Education-related) or Level 3 TA qualification is highly desirable.
Strong communication, active listening, and rapport-building skills.
Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to process one before September).
Why Apply for This Role?
Focused Impact: Dedicated time away from whole-class disruption to deliver high-impact small group and 1:1 progress.
Ideal Teacher Training Route: Perfect foundation for aspiring secondary teachers looking to gain classroom and curriculum experience.
Sociable Schedule: Term-time only hours with evenings, weekends, and all 13 school holiday weeks off.
Help Preston secondary pupils achieve their full academic potential this year.
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