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

Bracknell Forest Council; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council in the UK seeks a passionate Functional Skills Teaching Assistant to join their team in Peterborough. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the educational success of vulnerable children, providing hands-on support in a collaborative environment focused on growth and engagement.

Benefits

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 after 3 years

Opportunity to buy additional annual leave

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Inclusive working environment with staff networks

Life insurance cover linked to pension scheme

Enhanced family leave policies

Career development training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for health support

Discounted leisure centre memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting young people, especially those facing challenges.
• Passionate about helping children thrive.
• Willingness to engage actively in ESOL Conversation Club.

Responsibilities

• Assist Tutors in preparing lesson materials and helping students manage stress.
• Support unaccompanied asylum-seekers to access sessions.
• Maintain accurate records of children attending sessions.

Skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Teamwork

Communication

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

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Client:

Bracknell Forest Council

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.

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 [emailprotected] . We will work with you to support you throughout the process.

Interview date

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8 th 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.