Teaching Assistant (Maths & English)

Location: Tresham College - Kettering, Wellingborough and/or Corby Campuses

Benefits: People’s pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Maths and English department at The Bedford College group.

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

• Undertaking educational activities and attending to the educational, personal and social needs of students in order to support their learning and development and to ensure their safety.
• Attending to the educational, personal and social needs of students and any other requirements depending on the student’s special needs and, wherever possible, making these part of the learning experience
• Promoting and support the inclusion of all students in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• Whilst there may be a specific requirement to support a named student or student with a Statement of Special Educational Needs, support to other students may also be required, at the direction of the manager.
• Assisting with preparation for college visits and the supervision of students on such visits, in liaison with the tutor / manager
• Assisting in devising and extending educational activities and in preparation of the curriculum. This may include contributing to the development and implementation of Individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) and Personal and Pastoral Support Plans.
• Helping to assess and systematically record students’ progress and achievements, using the results of this monitoring in further support work.
• Efficiently preparing, maintain and using classroom teaching materials and equipment, including organising the use of audio / visual and ICT equipment, bearing in mind the efficient use of school resources (this may include photocopying, arranging displays of work, etc).
• Supporting the teaching of English, maths or other specific curriculum areas / specialisms as required and agreed with the Manager.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues as part of a professional team, in particular the class tutor, the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinator (SENDCO) and other teaching assistants; working at all times within the college’s policies and procedures
• Assisting in the general efficient operation of the college, including providing cover for other support staff and / or teaching staff in the event of their absence, where necessary and as directed by the Manager

About you:

• Possess a GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
• Have an understanding the educational needs of children and / or young people
• Possess the ability to plan and develop educational activities
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively with others
• Possess the ability to work without constant supervision
• Possess the ability to use IT in a classroom setting
• Be willing to work towards Level 3 in English and Maths

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: 28 February 2025

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.

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant (Maths and English) (1).pdf

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