Sessional Teaching Assistant/Early Years Teacher

Havering Adult College exists to provide high quality learning opportunities for those living in and around the London Borough of Havering, to support them to reconnect with education. Havering Adult College values diversity and, as a leader in lifelong learning, will work to ensure there is equality of opportunity for all.

The role includes teaching at Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 on Early Years/Teaching Assistant courses at our centres. Exact course dates/times can be negotiated, but generally take place during the daytime or evening. You will prepare and deliver teaching and learning that meets the individual needs of the learners and help them develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding. You will assess and provide meaningful and developmental feedback to learners as required. You will deliver Pre-Course Interviews to ensure learners are enrolled in the right class at the right level. You will ensure assessment records are kept up-to-date and targets are met.

You must have the ability to take initiative and the ability to research, produce, and use teaching resources to maintain high standards of learning in different environments including the use of e-learning, the last of which is essential. It is also essential that you have a desire to develop and use new methods of teaching and learning to engage and motivate your learners. Successful candidates will have an understanding of Equality and Diversity, and an appreciation of the requirements of teachers under the Safeguarding of Children & Vulnerable Adults regulations. Successful applicants will be responsible for their own travel to and from the delivery centres.

The successful candidate should hold the following essential criteria:

• Extensive experience of teaching within the Vocational Teaching Assistant/Early Years qualifications
• Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Assessor certificate – TAQA 3 or equivalent
• IQA certificate – TAQA 4 or equivalent (desirable)
• Experience of mentoring
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• A Level 4 Teaching Qualification for post-compulsory settings (e.g. CTLLS or CET) as a minimum
• GCSE Grade 9 - 5 English and maths qualifications (or equivalent)

Consideration will be given to exceptional applicants who do not hold, but are willing to gain, their Teaching Qualification and Assessor Certificate, if successful. Details of this can be discussed at interview.

It would be useful for the candidate to also have the following desirable criteria:

• Experience of working with a range of diverse and challenging learner groups
• Experience of undertaking internal quality assurance
• Knowledge of the local area and the community

Salary: Up to £28.78 per hour (depending on your level of teaching qualification and level of course you are teaching).

How to Apply:

• Make sure you answer all the sections fully and evidence how you meet the competencies for the post.
• Please make explicit reference to your relevant qualifications and experience in teaching adults, if any.
• Finally, please make sure you choose referees that can comment on your teaching abilities or professional competency, such as a line manager, for example.
• Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. Do not attach a CV as this will not be considered.

All applications must be made online. The closing date for the receipt of applications is the 13th June 2025 however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified only if your application has been successful. Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing Monday 23rd June 2025.

If you have any questions about the post, please contact Cheryl Dower at cheryl.dower@havering.gov.uk

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.