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Teaching Assistant (Level 2) - Maths and English - Ongoing Recruitment, Bedford
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Client:
The Bedford College Group
Location:
Bedford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
7
Posted:
18.07.2025
Expiry Date:
01.09.2025
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Job Description:
Role: Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Maths and English
Location:Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus – Brunel Road Campus - Kempston Plumbing Centre
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £24,720 and £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: Various hours – multiple full and part time vacancies available
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) in Maths and English to join our Maths and English 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 - Provide educational, personal, and social support to students, including those with special educational needs, to help them access learning, develop independence, and participate fully in college life.
* Tutor & Curriculum Support - Assist tutors in planning and delivering lessons, preparing materials, maintaining classroom discipline, and supporting the implementation of EHCPs and support plans.
* English & Maths Focus - Support the delivery of English and maths across the curriculum, helping students engage with core subjects and reinforcing learning through targeted activities.
* Operational & Administrative Duties - Help with college visits, maintain accurate records of student progress, and contribute to the smooth running of the college by covering for absent staff and supporting general operations.
* Professional Conduct & Development - Work collaboratively within college policies, maintain confidentiality, attend training and meetings, and uphold safeguarding, equality, and health & safety standards.
About you:
* Essential Qualifications - Holds GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths, with a willingness to work towards Level 3 in both subjects.
* Educational Awareness - Understands the educational needs of children and young people, with the ability to plan and support learning activities effectively.
* Collaboration & Independence - Works well both independently and as part of a team, contributing positively to a supportive learning environment.
* IT & Practical Support - Confident using IT in classroom settings and able to meet the physical needs of students as required.
* Values & Flexibility - Demonstrates a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a flexible and adaptable approach to supporting learners.
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 organisationalVISION 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.
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