English Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted on-site gym

Free parking on-site

Free online qualifications

Staff discounts (Starbucks, osteopathy

Job summary

Nescot College in Epsom, United Kingdom, seeks a dedicated English tutor to provide 1-1 and small group support for GCSE English and Functional Skills English. The role targets 16-18 year olds with a dynamic, creative approach to student engagement.

The successful candidate will motivate learners, assess progress, and collaborate with teachers to raise exam performance. Term-time only (36 weeks) position with on-site responsibilities at the college.

Qualifications

• Recent UK experience of working with small groups and individuals.
• Experience with GCSE English and Functional Skills English.
• Desirable experience with 16-18 year old students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with English.
• Build student confidence using motivational learning techniques.
• Understand student performance and help them improve.
• Help students complete tasks, provide feedback to the teacher on progress.
• Supervise classes during cover work when a lecturer is absent.

Skills

UK teaching experience

GCSE English knowledge

Functional Skills English

1-1 and small group support

Student motivation

Job description

Term time only 36 weeks

What we are looking for:

Recent UK experience of working with both small groups of students and individual studentsRecent experience of GCSE English and Functional Skills EnglishRecent experience of working with 16-18 year old students is desirableDynamic, creative and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skillsExperience of working with young people with English is desirable.Individuals who want to inspire our students to develop their exam skills.

Duties/responsibilities:

Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with EnglishBuild student confidenceUse motivational learning techniquesUnderstand how well your students are performing and act to help them improve.Help students to complete their tasks, check they are working correctly and provide feedback to the teacher on their progress.Supervise classes whilst the class undertake cover work if a lecturer is off sick

Benefits:

A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery5-minute walk from Ewell East StationFree online qualificationsFree parking on-siteNescot is graded 'Good' by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students "enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed", and benefit from "highly supportive relationships" with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are "effective" with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place "an effective policy for safer recruitment." This college is a smoke-free campus- smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance). Closing date 4th December 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible)Interview date expected to be 10th December 2026

£22,553 to £24,911 (for full time - salary to be p)

£15,642 to £24,851 (NMW - dependent on age)