SEND & FE Teaching Assistant – Flexible Hours

RNN Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

41 days annual leave

Staff health & wellbeing

Free parking

Career development funding

Teacher training grants up to £6,000

Job summary

RNN Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support planning and delivery of high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment across multiple college campuses in North Notts College, Worksop. You will work with lecturers, tutors, and curriculum teams to empower learners, including those with SEND, to build independence and practical skills for employment or further study.

The role requires Level 3 T&L or willingness to pursues, Level 2 L&N, safeguarding, and a current First Aid certificate, with

Qualifications

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications (e.g., GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Up-to-date Safeguarding, Prevent, and Diversity & Inclusion
• Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to work towards if required).
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Supporting Young People: Supervise and assist learners across various curriculum areas, ensuring their safety, inclusion, active participation, and positive well-being.
• SEND & EHCP Target Implementation: Help create and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and use Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan targets tailored to individual needs.
• Skill Breakdown & Independence: Break down complex skills into smaller tasks and build from easier to harder activities to promote self-esteem, life skills, and work skills.
• Digital & Assistive Learning: Guide students in using digital platforms, Google Classroom, and assistive technologies for shared active learning.
• Classroom & Teacher Support: Partner with teachers/tutors to prepare learning resources, manage classroom dynamics, and cultivate a positive learning environment.
• Progress Tracking & Feedback: Monitor, record, and provide feedback on learners’ incremental progress in knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Work with the RNN Group TA team and Professional and Academic Standards Team to develop best practices across multiple college campuses.

Skills

FE Methodology

High Expectations

Digital Literacy

Communication & Empathy

Adaptability & Resilience

Mobility & Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning

Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications

Safeguarding, Prevent, and Diversity & Inclusion

First Aid certificate

Commitment to CPD

Job description

RNN Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support planning and delivery of high‑quality teaching, learning, and assessment across multiple college campuses in North Notts College, Worksop. You will work with lecturers, tutors, and curriculum teams to empower learners, including those with SEND, to build independence and practical skills for employment or further study.

The role requires Level 3 T&L or willingness to pursues, Level 2 L&N, safeguarding, and a current First Aid certificate, with