Teaching Assistant

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Location: Dunstable

Salary: £23,557 – £26,754 per annum (Pro‑Rata, depending on experience and qualifications)

Expires: 21/01/2026 23:59

Teaching Assistant

Hours: 37 hours per week – 36 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time

Right to Work: UK‑based contract. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.

• Support students with SEND across college courses (Entry Level to Level
  3), enabling access to learning and promoting independence in line with individual support needs.
• Provide 1:1 or small group assistance, prepare and maintain learning resources, monitor progress against EHCP outcomes, and contribute to learner reports and reviews.
• Work under the direction of ALS leaders and teaching staff, attend meetings, mentor new team members, and engage in college marketing and transition events.
• Maintain accurate records (support cards, ISPs, annual reviews), ensure safeguarding and welfare responsibilities, and uphold college policies and procedures.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety; participate in training and development to maintain professional standards.

• Qualifications: Level 2 in Maths and English; relevant Level 3 qualification or willingness to work toward it.
• Knowledge &
  
  Experience:
  
  Working knowledge of SEND; experience supporting young people with SEND in educational or care settings; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to deliver high‑quality learning experiences, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively (face‑to‑face, written, telephone), and work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Values & Attributes: Positive and adaptable attitude; commitment to safeguarding and professional boundaries; willingness to work across sites and promote the College’s reputation.
• Additional Requirements: Responsibility for safeguarding children and young people; ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships; readiness to uphold health, safety, and equality standards.

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: TBC

• Valuing Teamwork – We are one team working together to achieve great things, respecting each other's opinions and valuing each contribution.
• Improving Continuously – We challenge ourselves to do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred – We put students at the heart of everything we do, creating positive outcomes and memorable experiences.
• Inclusive – We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising we learn from each other.
• Open and Caring – We care about the wellbeing of staff, students, community, and society, fostering an environment of trust where we listen, engage, and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence – We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge students to achieve their ambitions.

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 each year. The Group comprises Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College, Tresham College, and additional specialist colleges and learning centres across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire.

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 undergo a thorough vetting process, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.

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