Sessional Teaching Assistant​/Early Years Teacher

Job Title and Location

Havering Adult College – Sessional Teacher (Level 1–3 Early Years/Teaching Assistant) – Locations:
Bower Park Centre, Romford and Brittons Centre, Rainham.

Part‑time sessions teaching Early Years/TA courses. Schedule negotiated; daytime/evening. Prepare and deliver lessons, provide assessment feedback, record learning, support learner engagement and motivation. Utilise e‑learning and promote new teaching methods.

• Plan, prepare and deliver teaching sessions for Early Years/Teaching Assistant courses at Level 1–3.
• Assess learner progress, provide meaningful feedback and maintain assessment records.
• Conduct pre‑course interviews to ensure learners are enrolled at the correct level.
• Research, develop and use teaching resources, including e‑learning, to maintain high standards.
• Engage, motivate and support learners, promoting new methods of teaching and learning.
• Undertake own travel to and from delivery centres.

• Extensive experience of teaching within the Vocational Teaching Assistant/Early Years qualifications.
• Experience using MS Office applications.
• Assessor certificate – TAQA 3 or equivalent.
• IQA certificate – TAQA 4 or equivalent (desirable).
• Experience of mentoring.
• 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 in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Willings to gain teaching qualification and assessor certificate if not yet held.

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

Hourly rate up to £28.78, depending on qualification and course level. Professional development courses are available, including Level 3 and Level 4 awards in Education and Training. Havering Rewards provides discount cards and vouchers.

Apply online before 13 March 2026. Ensure all sections are completed, evidence your competencies, reference relevant qualifications, and choose referees who can comment on your teaching abilities. Attach a supporting statement (maximum 2 A4 sides). Do not attach a CV.

Cheryl Dower –  Interviews scheduled week commencing 31 March 2026.

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