Full-Time Mentor / Teaching Assistant - Sedgley, Dudley (Start ASAP)Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed? We are recruiting a Full-Time Mentor / Teaching Assistant to join a specialist short-stay school in Sedgley, Dudley. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a small, supportive environment where every child matters.About the Role

• Start Date: ASAP
• Full-time position in a school with fewer than 35 pupils.
• Work in classes of less than 4 pupils, following a primary curriculum framework.
• Provide pastoral and academic support to help pupils re-engage with learning.
• Support students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion, with the aim of reintegrating them into a permanent school placement.

Why This Role?This school offers a calm, nurturing environment where staff are passionate about making a difference. Having worked with this setting for over 10 years, I can confidently say it's a fantastic place to work. Staff describe it as welcoming, rewarding, and supportive.Ideal Candidate

• Experience with challenging behaviour or additional needs (preferred but not essential).
• Resilient, empathetic, and committed to helping pupils succeed.
• Able to build strong, positive relationships with young people.

Benefits

• Full-time hours in a highly supportive setting.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

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