Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Position Overview

Title: Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

Location: Central Bedfordshire College – Dunstable Kingsway Campus

Salary: Between £25,585 and £30,915 per annum (Pro‑Rata) depending on Evidence of Qualification and Experience

Hours/Weeks: 14 hours per week (Mondays and Fridays 09.00 – 16.00) – 37 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Part / Term Time

Right to Work: This is a UK based contract and you must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.

Key Responsibilities

• Learner Support & Inclusion – Provide educational, personal and social support to students, including those with special educational needs, promoting inclusion and helping learners fully engage in learning activities.
• Classroom & Curriculum Support – Support teaching and learning activities under tutor guidance, prepare learning resources, assist delivery in Childcare and Health & Social Care, and provide class cover when required.
• Student Supervision & Safeguarding – Assist with college visits and off‑site activities, supervise learners appropriately, and ensure safeguarding, health & safety and professional standards are consistently upheld.
• Teamwork, Confidentiality & Professional Practice – Work collaboratively as part of a professional team, maintain confidentiality, follow College policies and contribute to the efficient running of the College.
• Training, Flexibility & Development – Participate in meetings, performance management and CPD, undertake varied duties as directed, and support College operations flexibly to meet learner and departmental needs.

Key Qualifications and Experience

• Qualifications & Educational Background – Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification with GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above.
• Classroom & Learner Support Experience – Experience supporting teaching and learning with 16+ or adult learners, following lesson plans and helping students meet learning objectives.
• Behaviour Management & Engagement – Confident in managing classroom behaviour, promoting engagement and maintaining a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Communication, IT & Teamwork – Strong interpersonal and communication skills, basic IT capability (Microsoft Office, VLEs such as Moodle or Teams), and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Professional Values & Personal Attributes – Reliable, punctual and professional, with a calm, adaptable and empathetic approach, committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and student‑focused support.

Interview Information

Interviews to be held on 02 June 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. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes for every student.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students and our wider community, 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.

Safeguarding and Equality Statements

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.

All candidates will undergo a thorough vetting process including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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