Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Pathways

Bedford College Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Central Bedfordshire is seeking a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students' learning and development. The role involves providing assistance in classroom settings, engaging with students' educational needs, and collaborating with tutors to enhance educational outcomes. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification along with recent experience in an educational environment.

Benefits

People's Pension

Retail and Leisure Discounts

Professional Development Opportunities

Access to College Courses

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging educational activities.
• Confident in IT and meeting physical needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with educational, personal, and social needs.
• Support tutors by preparing learning materials and maintaining classroom discipline.
• Organise and maintain teaching resources.

Skills

Educational Support Skills

Collaboration

IT Skills

Commitment to Inclusion

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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Role: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Pathways

Location: Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary up to £29,870 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

Contract Type: Permanent - Term Time

About the role:

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

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

• Student Support & Inclusion - Assist students with educational, personal, and social needs, promoting inclusion and supporting those with special educational needs, including administering first aid when required.
• Classroom & Curriculum Assistance - Support tutors by preparing learning materials, contributing to lesson planning, and maintaining classroom discipline. Provide cover for absent tutors and help implement EHCPs and support plans.
• Learning Resource Management - Organise and maintain teaching resources, including ICT and AV equipment, ensuring efficient use and availability for lessons and activities.
• Collaboration & Operational Support - Work closely with tutors, SENDCOs, and other staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, including covering for absent colleagues and supporting curriculum delivery.
• Professional Conduct & Development - Maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding and equality policies, and actively participate in training, staff meetings, and performance management processes.

About you:

• Qualifications & Experience - Holds an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and has at least six months of recent experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
• Educational Support Skills - Understands the educational needs of young learners and is capable of planning and delivering engaging educational activities.
• Collaboration & Independence - Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to a collaborative learning environment.
• IT & Practical Abilities - Confident using IT in classroom settings and capable of meeting the physical needs of students as required.
• Commitment & Flexibility - Demonstrates a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a flexible approach to work and a willingness to undertake further training.

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 Bedford College

Central Bedfordshire College (CBC) operates campuses across Central Bedfordshire. Offering a wide range of modern and professional facilities to prepare students for their chosen career pathway. CBC benefits from excellent transport links and town centre locations, enabling students to experience a high standard of education and training, alongside a thriving social experience.

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.

We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest!

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