Progress Mentor
Learning Support Teaching Assistant
LP5 (FTE: £25,541.00 - £27,492.00)
Hours to be negotiated, 39 weeks per year
Required September 2025
NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and suitably experienced person to take on a Progress Mentor role. The role of Progress Mentor is a rewarding and important one. George Abbot School is committed to creating a fully inclusive environment where all students are valued equally.
The SEND and Inclusion Team work to provide practical and specialised support for students who have communication; cognition and learning; behavioural, emotional and social; or physical/sensory difficulties to ensure that every George Abbot student is able to meet their full potential. You should be an excellent communicator, be passionate about education and be able to have empathy for young people. The successful candidate will plan and deliver interventions to small groups or individual students.
Ofsted said “pupils happily attend George Abbot School. They respect their teachers and behave well in lessons. Pupils take their studying seriously and try to get the most out of their experiences at school. Teachers expect a lot from pupils”. (December 2019).
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, situated on the north side of Guildford with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are a forward- looking and dynamic school which has a reputation for excellence in every area.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and the successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.
Please note, your application will take to you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Polly Jacobs, Headteacher’s PA via email.
Important Information
• The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
• When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
Closing date: 9am on Tuesday 15 July
Interview date: Thursday 17 July
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.