Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship

Newcastle College is a further and higher education college, offering hundreds of vocational courses, degrees and apprenticeships to learners across the Northeast. Students here learn the skills that employers really need and benefit from first‑class facilities, tutors with real experience and opportunities to learn directly from industry experts. Our award‑winning student support team helps everyone get the best out of their time with us.

Full time post for the right candidate, a variety of progression routes and development opportunities available upon completion!

• Support and facilitate the learning of identified learners with additional needs, including those with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities.
• Support learners in all learning environments, including travel or external activities.
• Assist in the preparation, adaptation, maintenance, and organisation of learning resources including transcribing notes.
• Work closely with teaching and support colleagues to ensure learners can fully access the curriculum, using stretch and challenge to facilitate learning.
• Use agreed systems to complete and maintain accurate records, including delivered support to contribute to service income targets.
• Regularly review the progress of supported learners against targets, including EHCP outcomes where relevant.
• Provide feedback to learners in relation to progress and achievement in partnership with teaching and learning colleagues.
• Contribute to the learner's personal development, encouraging the development of independent learning skills.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of quality assurance and audit procedures.
• Carry out personal care as required.
• Attend all meetings/training/quality days as required.
• Support a culture which promotes the NCG values.
• Participate in any colleague review/performance management processes involving the identifying and meeting of training needs for self and others.

Working 37 hours per week over 40 weeks, term time only. Monday – Friday, 08:45 – 16:45 (dependent on student timetable and may involve evening classes).