Freelance Teaching Assistant Tutor

Realise UK; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 25,534 - 33,505; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking Freelance Teaching Assistant Tutors to engage with adult learners in Lincoln, Gainsborough, and Boston. This role requires a minimum Level 3 teaching qualification and assessing qualification. Responsibilities include delivering educational qualifications, managing learner caseloads, and assisting with assessments. The successful candidates should have teaching experience, a UK driving licence, and a vehicle. Salary is £160 per day, and the role is hub-based across the listed locations.

Qualifications

• Must have all required certificates and CPD up to date.
• Experience in supporting adult learners.
• Ability to embed Safeguarding and British Values.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of educational qualifications in various locations.
• Manage a caseload of learners and provide ongoing support.
• Assist with planning and assessment activities.
• Complete post-enrolment administration accurately.
• Work collaboratively to improve curriculum and achievement rates.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching experience with SEND knowledge

Operational experience relevant to qualifications

Occupational competency in subjects taught

UK driving licence and vehicle

Education

Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification

Assessing qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, D32, D33)

Job description

We are looking to engage with Freelance Teaching Assistant Tutors, provisionally for 3-6 months, to hold cohorts in Lincoln, Gainsborough and Boston.

Please note: We are currently only recruiting for qualified trainers. If you do not have the required qualifications, we will be unable to take you further at this stage. You must have all required certificates and CPD up to date.

As a Teaching Assistant Tutor at Realise, you will play a key role in supporting adult learners to achieve recognised qualifications (Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and Award in Preparing to Work in Schools RQF) and build the skills they need for life and work. Working closely with Tutors and the wider team, you will help deliver high-quality, inclusive provision while providing tailored support to individuals throughout their learning journey. Your encouragement, organisation and commitment will help learners overcome barriers and progress with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of educational qualifications in hubs, community venues and online, ensuring learning is accessible, engaging and tailored to individual needs.
• Managing a caseload of learners, identifying and addressing barriers to achievement and providing ongoing support to keep them on track.
• Assisting with planning, delivery and assessment activities, including monitoring attendance, conducting assessments, providing constructive feedback, completing marking and invigilating exams where required.
• Completing post-enrolment administration, ensuring compliance, accurate documentation and timely submission of paperwork using e-portfolio systems.
• Working collaboratively with learner recruitment and quality assurance teams to share best practice, contribute to curriculum improvements and drive high achievement rates.
• Creating and maintaining a positive, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
• Embedding Safeguarding and British Values within sessions and supporting learners’ personal development.

NB. Our cohorts are typically delivered across 16 consecutive weekdays. Delivery is between 9.30am–3.30pm with the remaining 2 hours saved for marking.

Where will I be based?

This is a hub‑based role, with your time split between Lincoln, Boston and Gainsborough. This will be discussed with you further in your interview.

About You

• Teaching experience with knowledge of SEND, Autism and/or Forest Schools.
• Recent frontline operational experience relevant to the qualifications delivered.
• Minimum Level 3 teaching qualification (AET, PTLLS) and assessing qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, D32, D33).
• Occupational competency in subject(s) taught, and commitment to maintaining it.
• UK driving licence, own vehicle, and willingness to travel as needed.

About Us

Realise helps more than 18,000 learners every year to achieve their goals. We only specialise in the areas we have in‑depth expertise in: early years & education, health & social care, transport, business skills, and adult skills.

Our mission has always been clear, to deliver great training programmes.

We promote the wellbeing of all our learners and our employees and are fully committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and fulfilling our Prevent Duty obligations. Please be aware that all successful applicants will undergo a DBS and online search check at the job offer stage. We request proof of qualifications and the Right to Work in the UK.

Realise is committed to investing in the latest technology to support our learners and teams. As part of our quality assurance and training processes, we may occasionally record audio and visual content. By applying, you acknowledge and accept this as part of our working environment.

Realise has been in business for over 35 years, from humble roots in Sheffield to over 500 employees UK‑wide. We are proud to be a part of the AQA charity group.

Salary: £160 per day.

Locations: Lincoln, Gainsborough & Boston.