Teaching Assistant

Role:
Teaching Assistant

Location:

Central Bedfordshire College – All Campuses Salary/Benefits:
Salary is between £23,557 and £26,754 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 – 36 weeks per year Contract Type:
Permanent – Term Time

This is a UK based contract
, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK
. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

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.

• 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.

TBC

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.

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…