Learning Mentor / Higher Level Teaching Assistant

The role This is an exceptional opportunity for an excellent Learning Mentor / Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a beacon of excellence in girls’ education and make a positive contribution to the aspirational vision of a thriving academy. In this role, you will support the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Inclusion Team Leader in the effective day-to-day running of the learning space, ensuring pupils are supported academically, socially, emotionally, and provide restorative practice to achieve positive outcomes. You will work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, delivering targeted interventions, mentoring, and learning support both within school and, where required, accompanied visits within the home environment. The role involves supporting pupils with barriers to learning, including SEND, SEMH, attendance, behaviour, and safeguarding needs, while promoting inclusion, engagement, and independence. You will be a dynamic and innovative practitioner who is passionate about supporting our student’s development and all-round education. You will need a relevant Level 4 Counselling qualification or equivalent experience, along with the ability to support students with a range of needs. Previous experience in an educational environment or working with young people in a therapeutic setting is also essential. About Birkenhead High School Academy BHSA is an all through 3-19 years girls’ academy sponsored by the Girls’ Day School Trust, and is, and will continue to be, a highly successful centre of education where every student matters, where expectations of all members of our community are high and where personal achievement and fulfilment are valued and sought after. BHSA promises the highest level of academic provision alongside an extensive programme of enrichment activities, and all within a friendly and supportive family environment. BHSA places a high value on CPD and supports all staff in accessing top quality training. For full details and a