Teaching Assistant - X2 Maternity Cover

Overview

Role: Teaching Assistant - X2 Maternity Cover

Location: Bedford College - Cauldwell Street Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary between £23,557 and £25,849 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: Fixed Term - Term Time - 1 vacancy is for 6 months, the other for 12 months

About the role: We are two Teaching Assistants joining our Foundation Learning & Additional Learning Support department on a Fixed Term basis (Maternity Cover). As a Teaching Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Student-Centred Support - Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support for students with SEND across Level 1 to Level 3 courses, helping them access learning and develop independence.
• Collaborative Delivery - Work under the direction of ALS Team Leaders and teaching staff to implement strategies from individual support plans and EHCPs, contributing to learner progress and wellbeing.
• Resource & Record Management - Prepare and maintain learning resources, monitor progress, and maintain accurate records including support cards, ISPs, and review reports.
• Team Engagement & Events - Actively participate in team meetings, mentoring new staff, and supporting college events such as open days, transitions, and work placements.
• Safeguarding & Inclusion - Promote equality, diversity, and safeguarding, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment while supporting learners both in and out of the classroom.

About you:

• Qualifications & Technical Skills - Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English, with a relevant Level 3 qualification (or willingness to work towards), and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• SEND Knowledge & Experience - Working knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, with experience supporting young people in educational or care settings.
• Communication & Teamwork - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently and collaboratively, with a positive, empathetic, and adaptable attitude.
• Organisation & Professionalism - Capable of maintaining accurate records, contributing to a high-quality learning environment, and promoting the College's reputation within the community.
• Safeguarding & Flexibility - Committed to safeguarding and maintaining professional boundaries, with a willingness to work across all sites and support learners in varied settings.

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 align 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 education provider 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, including Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, Shuttleworth College,…