Teaching Assistant; Level 2 - Maths and English

Location:

Northamptonshire

Salary:
Between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro‑Rata) depending on experience and qualifications.

Expires: 31/08/2026 23:59

Teaching Assistant (Level
2) – Maths and English

Tresham College – Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough Campuses

37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Permanent – Term Time

Salary is between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro‑Rata) depending on experience and qualifications. Includes People’s pension, retail and leisure discounts, and professional development opportunities.

This is a UK‑based contract; you are required to have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.

We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level
2) in Maths and English to join our English and Maths department at The Bedford College Group.

• Provide in‑class assistance for learners studying English and Maths (GCSE and Functional Skills), reinforcing learning and helping students engage positively.
• Support learners with additional needs, including those with EHCPs, through one‑to‑one and small‑group interventions under the guidance of teaching and SEND staff.
• Assist with preparing learning resources, supporting assessment activities and helping monitor, record and report learner progress as directed.
• Work closely with tutors, support teams and managers to promote attendance, positive behaviour, inclusion and use of digital learning platforms.
• Maintain confidentiality, participate in training and team activities, and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and health & safety requirements.

• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths, plus a Level 3 qualification in English and Maths to support effective delivery.
• Experience supporting learners in an educational setting with the ability to contribute effectively to teaching and learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively within a teaching team.
• Flexible, supportive and learner‑centred approach, committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and adapting to learner needs across timetabled sessions.
• Basic IT skills, willingness to undertake training and CPD, and suitability for the role subject to an enhanced DBS check.

TBC

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team who by working together can achieve great things.
• 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.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, students, 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.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.