Job Description

Company:

WS Training

Location:

Ipswich

Employment Type:

TERM TIME 35hrs per week

Salary:

FTE 24,726 - 26,773.50 (the salary will be pro rata due to term-time working)

About Us:

WS Training is experiencing growth in our Study Programme and seeks dedicated individuals to join our supportive team. Our Supported Learning Centre in Ipswich fosters a warm, inclusive environment where learners with diverse needs thrive and achieve remarkable progress.

Role Overview:

The Teaching Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment for Study Programme students, including those with additional learning needs. The role is focused on providing practical support, promoting learner independence, and helping students to achieve their personal and educational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Support students in lessons, small groups, or one-to-one sessions to reinforce learning and encourage progress. Assist Tutors with preparing resources, classroom activities, and differentiated support for learners with SEND. Work with Study Programme Tutors to contribute to the initial assessment process, induction activities, and identification of gaps in learning. Promote positive behaviour and engagement, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and included. Devise and deliver appropriate interventions, under Tutor guidance, to help students remain on track for completion of their course, agreeing and supporting relevant targets and actions. Support students with developing study skills, employability skills, and personal confidence.

Requirements:

Experience of supporting young people within an educational or training environment. Level 3 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards). Calm, empathetic demeanour with a passion for building rapport with students. Commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities.

Benefits:

Grade 2 Ofsted Provider with long-term career opportunities and in-house training. Term-time working allowing school holiday breaks. Discretionary annual pay review. On-site parking.

Application:

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and possess the qualities we're looking for, we encourage you to apply.

Join WS Training and be part of a supportive team committed to empowering individuals with diverse needs to reach their full potential. We look forward to hearing from you!

Should you be shortlisted an application form will be sent to you which is a recruitment requirement. 'Schools and colleges should only accept copies of a cv alongside an application form. A cv on its own will not provide adequate information'. As a provider of education, we therefore have to adhere to the KCSiE legislation and guidance.

Due to the nature of the work and our commitment to safer recruitment, you will undergo a thorough background check and will require an enhanced DBS and the Right to Work and remain in the UK. You're required to fully disclose spent, unspent and protected convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings.

If you do not hear from us then please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 24,726.00-26,773.50 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person