English Teaching Assistant

Nescot College; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Epsom is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join its English department. The role involves providing individualized support to students, helping them build confidence and improve their exam skills. The ideal candidate should be dynamic and motivated, with a desire to inspire young people. Benefits include access to gym facilities, free online qualifications, and on-site parking.

Benefits

Discounted on-site gym

Free online qualifications

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Dynamic, creative and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working with young people with English is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with English.
• Build student confidence.
• Use motivational learning techniques.
• Understand student performance and help them improve.
• Assist students in completing tasks and provide feedback.

Skills

Dynamic and motivated individual

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience working with young people

Inspiring students

Job description

Overview

At Nescot, we are recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join our English department, based in Epsom, Surrey.

Term time only - 36 weeks per year

Fixed term 31/08/2026.

What we are looking for

• Dynamic, creative and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience 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 English
• Build student confidence
• Use motivational learning techniques
• Understand 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.

Benefits

• A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
• 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
• Free online qualifications
• Free parking on-site

Nescot 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.

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 28th September 2025

Interviews will be held 1st October 2025