Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Maths and English

Overview

Location: Shuttleworth College – Old WardenSalary: £25,585 to £30,915 per annum (pro‑rated), dependent on experience and qualifications.Hours: 37 hours per week – 35 weeks per year.Contract: Permanent – term/part‑time.

About the Role

• Provide classroom support and deliver English and Maths lessons to GCSE and Functional Skills learners.
• Support SEND and learners with additional needs, including EHCPs, promoting inclusive learning environments.
• Encourage positive behaviour, attendance and participation, supporting learners’ academic progress and personal development.
• Assist with assessment preparation, small‑group or one‑to‑one support, and monitoring learner progress in line with tutor guidance.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, maintain confidentiality and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD standards.

About You

• GCSEs in English and Maths and a Level 3 qualification in a related subject.
• Experience providing learning support in an educational setting, helping students to understand content and engage in lessons.
• Strong communication, teamwork and basic IT skills to support classroom activities.
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a flexible and supportive approach catered to individual learner needs.
• Professional, adaptable and willing to undertake training, working flexibly while meeting safeguarding and DBS requirements.

Vision Values Alignment

• Valuing Teamwork – working together to achieve great outcomes.
• Improving Continuously – challenging ourselves to learn and share knowledge.
• Student‑Centred – putting students’ best interests first.
• Inclusive – celebrating difference and diversity.
• Open and Caring – supporting wellbeing of staff, students and community.
• Nurturing Excellence – delivering programmes that challenge students.

Legal & Safeguarding

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role requires a DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates barred from working with children must not apply. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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