Teaching Assistant; Level 2; Motor Vehicle, Engineering and Construction

Role: Teaching Assistant (Level
2) – Motor Vehicle, Engineering and Construction

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable – Various Sites

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full 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 (Level
2) to join our Motor Vehicle 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 Learning & Inclusion Support
  - Support students’ educational, personal, and social development, promoting inclusion and engagement in learning activities while assisting learners with a range of needs, including those with SEND requirements.
• Curriculum & Classroom Support
  - Assist teaching staff in the delivery of Motor Vehicle, Engineering, and Construction programmes by preparing learning resources, supporting practical and classroom activities, and providing class cover when required.
• Student Activities & Supervision
  - Support the organisation of educational visits and activities, supervising students appropriately and helping to ensure a positive and safe learning experience.
• Teamwork & College Operations
  - Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff, contribute to the effective operation of the department, attend meetings and training, and maintain confidentiality and professional standards.
• Safeguarding, Compliance & Professional Development
  - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and health & safety requirements while participating in ongoing training and development to support continuous improvement and student success.

• Qualifications & Sector Knowledge
  - Relevant Level 3 qualification in the specialist subject area, with Grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, and an understanding of teaching, learning, and learner support within a post-16 education environment.
• Teaching & Learner Support Experience
  - Experience supporting teaching and learning in an educational setting, working with young people aged 16+ and/or adult learners, and assisting learners to achieve their academic and vocational goals.
• Classroom Management & Student Engagement
  - Ability to manage classroom behaviour positively, follow lesson plans, support learning objectives, and maintain an inclusive, engaging, and productive learning environment.
• Communication, IT & Teamwork Skills
  - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, confidence using Microsoft Office and learning platforms such as Moodle or Teams, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Professionalism & Personal Attributes
  - Reliable, punctual, adaptable, calm under pressure, empathetic, and student-focused, with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and maintaining professional standards at all times.

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…