Teaching Assistant/Learning Facilitator

Reigate College; Reigate; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Reigate College is seeking a Teaching Assistant / Learning Facilitator to join the Learning Support Department. The role involves supporting student learning across college courses and assisting on a one-to-one or small-group basis.

The post is permanent, available full-time or part-time, term-time only (39 weeks). Hours are 8.45am–4.15pm (full-time) or 8.45am–4.15pm on selected days (part-time), with a 45‑minute lunch. Previous experience with teenagers is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience or willingness to work with teenagers in an educational setting.
• Ability to support learning and adapt to varied teaching methods.
• Calm, flexible approach with a commitment to student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support student learning across a range of college courses.
• Cover lessons and assist in one-to-one or small-group settings.
• Collaborate with staff to aid delivery of learning support.

Skills

Communication with students

Confidence with young adults

Team collaboration

Job description

The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Teaching Assistant / Learning Facilitator to join the College’s Learning Support Department. The successful applicant will be required to work with staff and students on a variety of college courses to support student learning, as well as on a one-to-one or small group basis.

The post is available on a permanent, full or part-time, term-time only basis (39 weeks per year). The hours of work are either: –

Full-time – 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (79.34%), or

Part-time – 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday or Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with a 45-minute unpaid lunch break each day (47.60%)

Previous experience of working with teenagers is desirable, but not essential. The post holder will spend a significant amount of the working day interacting with students, including covering lessons, so the ability to feel confident in the presence of and communicating with young adults is essential. The role requires an appreciation of working within an educational context supporting learning.

The post holder will be required to work with students with mild to complex learning needs. Whilst experience in this area is desirable, basic appreciation is essential. The post requires commitment and flexibility in the approach to work, with the ability to remain calm at all times. You will be required to attend our 3 Open Evenings in the autumn term for which time off in lieu will be given.

For those with additional qualifications there is a possibility of becoming a Specialist Learning Facilitator. You will undertake specialist work supporting students with SEND and EHCPs etc. You will act as a mentor and critical friend to other Learning Facilitators, ensuring that they are able to meet the demands of their role. The Specialist Learning Facilitators are paid on a higher point on the scale (see salary details below).

The Department

The Department is housed in the Priory Building in a purpose-built centre that includes quiet working areas, desktop computers and one-to-one spaces. The Department has access to mobile learning devices and specialist software to further enhance learning.

The Department is a large and friendly team who work in a co-operative and flexible manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials.

Teaching Assistant/Learning Facilitator

Full-time, term-time only (79.34%) is from £21,120.31 to £21,710.60 per annum (FTE £26,620 to £27,364).

Part-time, term-time only (47.60%) is from £12,671.12 to £13,025.26 (FTE £26,620 to £27,364).

Full-time, term-time only (79.34%) is from £21,434.49 to £21,877.21 per annum (FTE £27,016 to £27,574).

Part-time, term-time only (47.60%) is from £12,859.62 to £13,125.22 per annum (FTE £27,016 to £27,574).

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.