ESOL Teaching Assistant

Blue Octopus; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support adult learners in ESOL programmes. The successful candidate will mentor learners, help them develop essential skills, and maintain high-quality records. This role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting or mentoring in educational settings.
• Computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor adult learners in ESOL programs.
• Assist learners with report and essay writing, time management.
• Maintain records of learner progress and set SMART targets.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Mentoring

Job description

Variable Hours

Term Time Only – 33 weeks of the Year (Hours to be agreed)

Kingston College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support and mentor adult learners studying on the Adult ESOL programmes across the School.

You will support learners to access the curriculum through a mix of in-class support, 1-1 support, and assignment workshops to ensure successful qualification completion. This may include helping learners develop skills in report writing, essay writing, time management, reading, writing, and speaking. You will work with learners considered 'at risk' due to personal or family commitments that may impact their achievement, as well as those with communication and social interaction difficulties, to develop resilience, confidence, and independence.

We prefer candidates with experience of working successfully with young people and/or adults in a supporting or mentoring role within an educational setting, especially regarding curriculum support and supporting individuals with social and emotional needs. A willingness to undertake relevant staff development is essential. You should be able to use initiative, organise and prioritise tasks, and take guidance from support managers and academic staff.

You should have a good level of computer literacy with sufficient administrative skills to maintain high-quality records of learner progress, set SMART targets based on the Individual Learning Plan, and record comments in Pro-Monitor to a high standard. Effective communication skills are essential, with the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any salary increase resulting from the annual cost of living review, which will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for applications: 28th June 2025.

Benefits include an excellent pension scheme (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme. The benefits are pro-rated for part-time staff.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

In accordance with the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will undergo enhanced DBS checks, provide satisfactory references, pass online searches, and demonstrate proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group comprises Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College, and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training, committed to its local communities, with a focus on student success and achievement.

We are seeking hard-working, collaborative individuals to join our team and help challenge our students to achieve and progress.