Teaching Assistant - Level 2

Bedford College Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discounts

Career development

Course access

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) based at Tresham College - Kettering Campus. The role supports students’ educational, personal and social development and assists with vocational provision across topics like Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering, Animal Studies and Travel & Tourism.

You will work with staff to create an inclusive learning environment, provide classroom cover when required, and help supervise off-site visits, while upholding safeguarding and DBS

Qualifications

• Relevant Level 3 qualification in a subject area and GCSE English/Maths grade 4+
• Eligibility for enhanced DBS check
• Experience supporting learners in an educational setting
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Basic IT skills to support digital learning
• Flexible, learner-focused and inclusive approach

Responsibilities

• Support students' educational, personal, and social development
• Encourage inclusive learning and participation
• Assist teaching staff with vocational subjects (Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering, Animal Studies, Travel & Tourism)
• Help prepare for and supervise trips and off-site learning activities
• Collaborate with staff and provide classroom cover when needed

Skills

Student support

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification

GCSE English & Maths 4+/A-C

DBS eligibility

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Location: Tresham College - Kettering Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications, People's Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 40 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our Public Services department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Teaching Assistant (Level 2), you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Student Support - Support students' educational, personal, and social development, ensuring individual needs are met and learning opportunities are maximised.
• Inclusive Learning - Encourage and support the participation of all students, helping to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Curriculum Support - Assist teaching staff in delivering vocational subjects, including Hair & Beauty, Hospitality & Catering, Animal Studies, and Travel & Tourism.
• Educational Visits - Help prepare for and supervise student trips, visits, and off-site learning activities to ensure a safe and engaging experience.
• College & Team Support - Work collaboratively with staff, provide classroom cover when required, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the college.

About you:

• Qualifications & Educational Background - Relevant Level 3 qualification in one of the subject area, GCSE English and Maths Grade 4 (or above) in English and Maths, and eligibility for an enhanced DBS check.
• Teaching Support Experience - Experience supporting learners in an educational setting, with the ability to effectively assist teaching and learning activities.
• Communication & Teamwork Skills - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Technical & Learning Support Skills - Basic IT skills to support digital learning activities and classroom engagement.
• Professional Attributes & Commitment - Flexible, learner-focused approach with a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and ongoing professional development.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.