Overview
Location: Central Bedfordshire College – All Campuses
Salary: Between £23,557 and £26,754 per annum (Pro-Rata) DOE and Qualifications
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time
Expires: 31/03/2026 23:59
Role: Teaching Assistant
About The Role
We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group. As a Teaching Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Role Purpose – Support students with SEND across college courses (Entry Level to Level 3), enabling access to learning and promoting independence in line with individual support needs.
* Student Support – Provide 1:1 or small group assistance, prepare and maintain learning resources, monitor progress against EHCP outcomes, and contribute to learner reports and reviews.
* Collaboration & Mentoring – Work under the direction of ALS leaders and teaching staff, attend meetings, mentor new team members, and engage in college marketing and transition events.
* Administration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records (support cards, ISPs, annual reviews), ensure safeguarding and welfare responsibilities, and uphold college policies and procedures.
* Statutory Duties – Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety; participate in training and development to maintain professional standards.
About You
* Qualifications – Level 2 in Maths and English; relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards.
* Knowledge & Experience – Working knowledge of SEND; experience supporting young people with SEND in educational or care settings; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
* Core Skills – Ability to deliver high-quality learning experiences, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively (face-to-face, written, telephone), and work independently while contributing positively to a team.
* Values & Attributes – Positive and adaptable attitude; commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; willingness to work across sites and promote the College’s reputation.
* Additional Requirements – Responsibility for safeguarding children and young people; ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships; readiness to uphold health, safety, and equality standards.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews and Vision
Interviews to be held: TBC
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
* Valuing Teamwork
* Improving Continuously
* Student Centred
* Inclusive
* Open and Caring
* Nurturing Education Excellence
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.
The Group includes Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College, Shuttleworth College, The Bedford Sixth Form, The Corby Sixth Form, and the National College for Motorsport, along with community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering.
Safeguarding
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 including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants should be aware of safeguarding responsibilities and the group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.
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