Teaching Assistants Level 2 - Post-16 College

Ivel Valley School & College, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 0NL

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,736.00 Annually (Actual) Actual salary based on 35 hours per week - working term time plus 5 training days) NJC Level 2A Scale, Point 4 increasing to Point 5 following probationary period

Teaching Assistants Level 2 - Post-16 College job summary

Post-16 College, Teaching Assistants Level 2 - based at at Ivel Valley School & College, The Baulk, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? Our dynamic college is looking for a teaching assistant dedicated to supporting students with diverse learning needs as they develop the skills they require for future life.

In our 2025 staff survey, 100% of staff said that they enjoy working at Ivel Valley. So if you are looking for a new, rewarding job, come and join us!

Qualities we seek:

• Compassionate and patient nature

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Empathy and understanding towards diverse needs

• Eagerness to learn and grow in an inclusive educational setting

• Dedication to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment

Our students access our post-16 college for three years and leave at the end of Year 14 having been prepared for adulthood and their next steps in that journey. If you are enthusiastic about helping young people gain knowledge and independence, including accessing the local community then this role is for you.

The post is permanent working 35 hours weekly from 8.30am to 4.00pm during term time only. Part-time requests will be considered for a reduced number of days, however the working hours are fixed. You will be provided with a full induction programme to give you the training you need to succeed. You are not required to have any specific Teaching Assistant qualification or school-based experience, just a great attitude!

In addition to working with our fabulous team of professionals and amazing pupils we also offer the following:

• FREE Uniform

• Specialist Training

• On site parking

• Access to FREE Employee Assistance Programme offering Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Cycle to Work Scheme, Techscheme, Shopping Scheme

• FREE Tea & Coffee

Please visit our website https://www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk/ for more information about our school and college. Full details of the role are included in the attached person specification and job description. If you would like to come and see our college in action, please get in touch or if you would like to find out more about the role please contact our HR Manager - HR@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk

Please note: you will need a pass in GCSE English and maths (or equivalent) for this role - evidence will be required before we are able to offer an interview.

Ivel Valley School & College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, proof of the right to work in the UK, satisfactory references from at least your last two employers, evidence of required qualifications and medical clearance.

Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.

Ivel Valley School and College is a disability confident committed employer and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job and anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ivel Valley School & College

• School type: Special school, ages 3 to 19
• School size: 259 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ivel Valley School & College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivel-valley-school

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