Teaching Assistant

Hours;
Full time (37 hours each week, all year-round)

Duration;
Permanent

Salary; £24,930 - £25,456 a year + benefits

Location;
North Notts College, Worksop

Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential?

At RNN Group, our vision is 'Leading innovation and skills in our communities'. We are looking for an inspiring, adaptable, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will work alongside Lecturers, Tutors, and Curriculum Teams to empower young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to build independence, gain high-level technical skills, and transition into employment or further study.

If you are ready to inspire our learners and help them build bright futures, we would love to hear from you!

• Supporting Young People:
  Supervise and assist learners across various curriculum areas, ensuring their safety, inclusion, active participation, and positive well-being.
• SEND & EHCP Target Implementation:
  Help create and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and use Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan targets tailored to individual needs.
• Skill Breakdown & Independence:
  Break down complex skills into smaller tasks and build from easier to harder activities to promote self-esteem, life skills, and work skills.
• Digital & Assistive Learning:
  Guide students in using digital platforms, Google Classroom, and assistive technologies for shared active learning.
• Classroom & Teacher Support:
  Partner with teachers/tutors to prepare learning resources, manage classroom dynamics, and cultivate a positive learning environment.
• Progress Tracking & Feedback:
  Monitor, record, and provide feedback on learners' incremental progress in knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Cross-Campus
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work with the RNN Group TA team and Professional and Academic Standards Team to develop best practices across multiple college campuses.

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications (e.g., GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Up-to-date Safeguarding, Prevent, and Diversity & Inclusion
• Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to work towards if required).
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Teaching Support
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience in supporting teaching and learning within an educational environment.
• Youth Engagement:
  Proven experience of working with children and young people.
• SEND Support:
  Direct experience of supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Curriculum Knowledge:
  Experience of working with curriculum frameworks in Further Education (FE) or school settings.

• FE Methodology:
  Understanding of FE teaching methodology and classroom activities.
• High Expectations: A belief in young people’s ability to achieve, coupled with high expectations for their progress.
• Digital Literacy:
  Ability to use ICT, Google Classroom, and assistive tools to enhance teaching quality.
• Communication & Empathy:
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a young-person-centred, empathetic approach.
• Adaptability & Resilience:
  Ability to manage conflicting demands, adapt learning activities to individual needs, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Mobility & Teamwork: A collaborative team player willing to work across multiple curriculum areas and travel to different campuses.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage…