Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Maths and English

The Bedford College Group; Old Warden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

People's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) in Maths and English to support GCSE and Functional Skills delivery for learners. This role is based at Shuttleworth College, Old Warden, working 37 hours per week for 35 weeks per year with a permanent, part-time contract.

You will assist learners with maths and English, support those with additional needs, and help create an inclusive classroom. DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and maths with a Level 3 qualification, supported by the ability to effectively support teaching and learning activities.
• Experience supporting learners in educational settings, providing guidance to enhance understanding, engagement and academic progress.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, using basic IT tools to support learning activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective in-class support for GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths, helping learners understand content and engage in lessons.
• Assist learners with additional needs, including EHCPs, promoting inclusive learning environments and supporting student independence.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and participation, supporting learners’ academic progress and personal development.
• Assist with preparation of materials, small group or 1:1 support, and monitoring learner progress in line with tutor guidance.
• Work closely with teaching staff and teams, maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

Skills

Maths support

English support

Learning support

In-class assistance

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Maths and English

Location: Shuttleworth College - Old Warden

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 - 35 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Term / Part 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) in Maths and English to join our English and Maths department at The Bedford College Group.

• Classroom Support & English/Maths Delivery - Provide effective in-class support for GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths, helping learners understand content and engage in lessons.
• SEND Support & Inclusive Practice - Assist learners with additional needs, including EHCPs, promoting inclusive learning environments and supporting student independence.
• Learner Engagement, Behaviour & Progress - Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and participation, supporting learners’ academic progress and personal development.
• Assessment Support & Learning Resources - Assist with preparation of materials, small group or 1:1 support, and monitoring learner progress in line with tutor guidance.
• Collaboration, Professional Practice & Compliance - Work closely with teaching staff and teams, maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

About You

• Qualifications & Core Skills in English and Maths - GCSEs in English and maths with a Level 3 qualification, supported by the ability to effectively support teaching and learning activities.
• Learning Support & Classroom Assistance - Experience supporting learners in educational settings, providing guidance to enhance understanding, engagement and academic progress.
• Communication, Teamwork & IT Skills - Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, using basic IT tools to support learning activities.
• Inclusive Practice & Learner-Centred Approach - Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, adopting a flexible and supportive approach tailored to individual learner needs.
• Professional Practice, Flexibility & Development - Professional and adaptable, willing to undertake training and work flexibly to meet learner needs while maintaining safeguarding and DBS requirements.

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: 06 July 2026

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 andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,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 MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace 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.