Course Leader Early Years and Teaching Assistant in City of London

We are seeking an experienced, inspirational and forward-thinking individual to strengthen and expand our Teaching Assistant and Early Years curriculum, developing clear and aspirational pathways into school-based support roles, early childhood education and apprenticeships. This role will play a pivotal part in responding to local and national priorities across the education and early years sector, including workforce development, inclusive practice and raising the quality of support for children's learning and wellbeing.

The Course Leader will lead and develop programmes at Entry level, Levels 1, 2 and 3, ensuring curriculum relevance in areas such as child development, safeguarding, behaviour support, SEND, curriculum planning and the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Teaching Assistant and Early Years provision remains a strategic growth area for the service. This post presents an exciting opportunity to shape high-quality programmes that support residents into meaningful careers while addressing skills shortages in schools, nurseries and early years settings across the borough and beyond.

Our Newham Learning and Skills is the London Borough of Newham's adult education service, providing learning and training opportunities for residents across the borough. As an Ofsted 'Good' provider, we pride ourselves on meeting the needs of our diverse communities and placing learners at the centre of everything we do. We champion lifelong learning and are committed to empowering people to develop their skills, confidence and future opportunities.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher (DTLLS/PGCE/Cert Ed/Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training or equivalent).
• Substantial professional experience in Early Years and/or school-based support roles.
• Confidence teaching adult learners.
• Strong vocational background in education, with excellent understanding of sector priorities including inclusion, behaviour support, safeguarding, the EYFS and the pressures facing the contemporary teaching assistant workforce.
• Experience leading teams, embedding digital learning technologies, promoting innovative and inclusive teaching practice, and championing safeguarding, equality and diversity.
• Strong understanding of the Education Inspection Framework, internal quality assurance processes, compliance requirements and the standards of awarding bodies for accredited programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop programmes at Entry level, Levels 1, 2, 3 ensuring curriculum relevance.
• Embed digital learning technologies and promote innovative inclusive teaching practice.
• Champion safeguarding, equality and diversity within programmes.
• Lead teams and manage programme delivery.
• Undertake Work Placement Assessments, teaching, assignment marking and feedback.
• Understand and apply the Education Inspection Framework and quality assurance processes.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation.

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