Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Level 2) – Community and ESOL Central Bedfordshire College Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus Salary: Between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro‑Rata – dependent on experience and qualifications) Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time Expires: 15/12/2025 23:59 About The Role We are currently seeking a Teaching Assistant (Level 2) to join our Adult and Community Learning and ESOL 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 Support & Inclusion – Assists with the educational, personal, and social needs of students, including those with SEND, promoting inclusive participation and positive behaviour. Learning Resource Preparation & Delivery – Prepares teaching materials, supports curriculum activities, and provides class cover during tutor absence, contributing to a high‑quality learning experience. Administrative & Operational Support – Manages departmental admin tasks such as data entry, filing, and document preparation, while maintaining accurate student records and supporting communication. Collaboration & Professional Conduct – Works closely with teaching and support staff, attends meetings, maintains confidentiality, and supports cross‑departmental cover when needed. Compliance & Development – Upholds safeguarding, EDI and health and safety standards, and actively engages in training and development to enhance role effectiveness. About You Qualifications & Technical Skills – Holds a Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning and Level 2 English and Maths; proficient in Microsoft Office and ICT tools. Educational Support Experience – Experienced in supporting students within educational settings, with strong skills in behaviour management, record keeping and administrative tasks. Professional Attributes – Empathetic, discreet, proactive, and detail‑oriented; demonstrates resilience, flexibility and a commitment to continuous development and teamwork. Safeguarding & Inclusion Awareness – Understands safeguarding practices, promotes inclusion and maintains confidentiality while supporting both educational and administrative functions. Communication & Collaboration – Communicates effectively across formats, builds positive relationships with students and staff, and contributes to a welcoming and supportive learning environment. For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy. Interviews to be held: 06 January 2026 Organisational values alignment: 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, creating positive outcomes for every student. Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we can learn from each other. Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, building an environment based on trust. Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions. About the Bedford College Group 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 is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land‑based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford; The Corby Sixth Form (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsports alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community‑based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training. Safeguarding our Students The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 provide information about which convictions must be declared during job applications; further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group’s policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy. Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post. Apply #J-18808-Ljbffr