Coach/Trainer in Teaching Assistant

Nottingham College; Bradmore; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Vivup discounts

Cycle to work

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking an Apprenticeships Teaching Assistant to support learners in achieving qualifications for their vocational courses. The role involves planning, delivering and assessing in the workplace, managing a caseload of apprentices and maintaining E-portfolios with timely reviews.

Ideal candidates will have TA level 3, an assessing qualification, and strong communication skills. The position is fixed-term until 31 July 2027, 18.5 hours across 3 days with flexible scheduling,

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (minimum level 3).
• Experience within the sector in the last 5 years.
• Holding an assessing qualification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, design and deliver high quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Manage a caseload of apprentices and their E-portfolios, with timely completion.
• Achieve KPIs including reviews, attendance, and learner journey records.
• Inspire apprentices to achieve excellence and potential.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to meet employer needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience in sector

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (level 3+)

Assessing qualification or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a candidate with experience of Apprenticeships as a teaching assistant to join our team, supporting our learners to achieve the skills, knowledge and behaviours of their vocational course. Key duties and responsibilities include: -Plan, prepare, design and deliver high quality teaching learning and assessment in the workplace -Take responsibility for a caseload of apprentices and their E-portfolios, ensuring timely completion within agreed and appropriate timescales. -Ensure KPI's are achieved such as completing reviews, off the job is recorded and up to date, monitoring of attendance, recording of the learner journey, timely completion, etc. -Motivate and inspire all apprentices so that they are supported to achieve excellence and are encouraged to achieve their full potential including higher grades. -Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the employer's needs are met Please note, this is a fixed term position until 31st July 2027, working 18.5 hours over 3 days per week. Flexibility with which days each week.

The ideal candidate will come from industry or have previous assessing experience experience as a teaching assistant with a particular focus on Apprenticeships. You will have strong communication skills both written and verbal and be proactive in organising your workload. Essential skills and experience include: -Hold a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (minimum level 3) - Experience within the sector (last 5 years) -Hold an assessing qualification or equivalent -Understanding and experience of the delivery and assessment in subject area -Demonstrate exceptional organisational and planning skills with ability to manage own diary -A willingness to update own professional development -Able to work effectively as a member of a team and have experience of successful team working and be committed to a team-based approach

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential.Together, we're making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We're building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you'll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support

• Competitive salary - £33,742 to £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to L ocal Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores andservices across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong At Nottingham College, we'recommittedto creating a workplace where everyone feelssupported, valued, and understood. We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we'reactivelytackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningfulsupportto those affected. Ourcommitmentto wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopausefeelheard andsupported. Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture ofcompassionandunderstandingacross the college. Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged toshareexperiences andsupportone another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career. Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together , make a positive difference. Within ourinclusiveworkplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. Nottingham College iscommittedto safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers tosharethiscommitment.Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.