Functional Skills Teaching Assistant (part time 15 hrs p/w. Term Time Only, FTC 12 months)

Bracknell Forest Council; Orchard Portman; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Bracknell Forest Council seeks passionate and adaptable Functional Skills Teaching Assistants for a part-time role. This term-time-only position is designed to support vulnerable young people in achieving their potential through tailored educational assistance. Join a dedicated team committed to meaningful change and personal development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 after 3 years

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about helping children and young people thrive.
• Motivated to help students reach their full potential.
• Ready to contribute to hands-on roles in teaching support.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tutors in preparing lesson materials and equipment.
• Help students manage stress and anxiety in a learning environment.
• Support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children to access educational sessions.

Skills

Passion for helping children

Adaptable

Proactive

Job description

Functional Skills Teaching Assistant (part time 15 hrs p/w. Term Time Only, FTC 12 months)

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At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for two Teaching Assistants to join our team on a term term only basis for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

About You…

As a Teaching Assistant you will be passionate about helping children and young people thrive, especially those who may be vulnerable or facing challenges.

You will be motivated by the belief that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

As a Tecahing Assistant you are adaptable, proactive and ready to contribute in a hands-on role that spans teaching support, creative resource development, and admin support. You will also play an active role in our ESOL Conversation Club, helping learners grow in confidence and communication.

You are someone who wants to be part of a team that brings out the best in each other, because you know that when you're supported, you can do your best work too.

About The Team…

The Virtual School Team promotes the educational achievement of looked after children, whether they are educated in Bracknell Forest or placed out of authority.

We are a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team committed to creating meaningful change for children and young people who present as vulnerable. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, we work in partnership to ensure no one is left behind.

We have high expectations, not just for the young people we support, but for ourselves. We don’t just do what needs to be done, we do what should be done. We go further, because it matters.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something purposeful.

Key responsibilities…

• Assisting Tutors in preparing the lesson materials and centre equipment.
• Helping students manage stress and anxiety, in and outside the classroom, providing co regulation and reflective learning opportunities to enable them to fully participate in the learning.
• To support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children and young people to access sessions
• Update Stellar Grove tracking documents, ensuring that detailed and accurate records are maintained in respect of the children and young people attending sessions.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation. i.e After school clubs, community activities and tuition safeguarding guidance for providers.
  
  

Our benefits…

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• (pro rata for part time)
  
  

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We reserve the right to amend this to on line via Teams.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Lorraine Petersen, Virtual School Headteacher, Phone number: 01344 353408

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Functional Skills Teaching Assistant (part time 15 hrs p/w. Term Time Only, FTC 12 months)

Employer:

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary:

£25,889 - £29330 FTE inclusive of London Weighting (£8,537 - £9,703 pro rata for 15 hours per week TTO)

Location:

Portman Close

Contract:

Temporary

Working Pattern:

Part Time/Term Time

Hours:

15 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

01/07/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

People/25/316860

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for two Teaching Assistants to join our team on a term term only basis for a 12 month fixed term contract.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

About The Team…

The Virtual School Team promotes the educational achievement of looked after children, whether they are educated in Bracknell Forest or placed out of authority.

We are a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team committed to creating meaningful change for children and young people who present as vulnerable. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, we work in partnership to ensure no one is left behind.

We have high expectations, not just for the young people we support, but for ourselves. We don’t just do what needs to be done, we do what should be done. We go further, because it matters.

This is more than a job, it’s a chance to be part of something purposeful.

Key responsibilities…

• Assisting Tutors in preparing the lesson materials and centre equipment.
• Helping students manage stress and anxiety, in and outside the classroom, providing co regulation and reflective learning opportunities to enable them to fully participate in the learning.
• To support Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking children and young people to access sessions
• Update Stellar Grove tracking documents, ensuring that detailed and accurate records are maintained in respect of the children and young people attending sessions.
• To keep up to date with relevant legislation. i.e After school clubs, community activities and tuition safeguarding guidance for providers.
  
  

Our benefits…

• 25 days* annual leave increasing to 28 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• (pro rata for part time)
  
  

Our values

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Reasonable adjustments

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting [e-mail]. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We reserve the right to amend this to on line via Teams.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask us a question?

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Lorraine Petersen, Virtual School Headteacher, Phone number: 01344 353408

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Further information on this vacancy

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Candidate Pack
  
  

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