Teaching Support Assistant -  Mainstream Learning Support Team

Location: Milton Keynes – Multi-site – Campus based
Hours: 37.5 - Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 (We would also consider part time hours, Tuesday to Thursday inclusive).
Contract: Permanent - Term time only (36 weeks per year)
Salary: Approx £18,600 actual (£23,696 FTE)
Apprenticeships: Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards
Reporting To: TSA Co-ordinator

IN SHORT

If you have experience of working with individuals with additional needs, we would love to hear from you!

We are keen to hear from passionate individuals who enjoy working within a variety of different educational environments and subject areas.

As a Teaching Support Assistant within the Learning Support department, you will have an understanding of the additional needs of individuals and be able to support learners in achieving their potential, within their mainstream setting across a wide variety of subject areas.

The Learning Support team are committed to developing our students to achieve their highest potential through their chosen subject, whilst learning invaluable skills to support them in their future. You will work closely with the curriculum staff to ensure the best level of support and guidance for students and maintain effective assistance in the classroom. 

MK College will treat all applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their background, disability or any other individual characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people with backgrounds which are currently under-represented within Milton Keynes College.  All offers made to successful candidates are subject to satisfactory outcomes to a range of pre-employment checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).   In addition, security clearance is required for all prison services positions up to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level.

OUR BENEFITS

• 25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
• A variety of amazing discounts with NUS Card
• Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities