Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant Location: Inchinnan, Glasgow Salary: Up to GBP32,000 + Pension Hours: Monday to Friday (Office Hours) Type: Permanent Imperial Professionals are currently recruiting exclusively for a national Training Provider / College that is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant based in Inchinnan, Glasgow. Role Purpose To provide highly effective support for learners to ensure they exceed their potential and achieve their required learning outcomes. Responsibilities * Reinforcing lessons delivered by the lecturer/instructor by reviewing materials with learners individually or in groups and providing additional learning support for learners where required. * Assisting with the development and planning of lessons and learning materials to meet curriculum requirements and individual learner needs. * Working alongside lecturers/instructors to prepare resources/materials and deliver lessons. * Using the results of initial and diagnostic assessments and considering prior learning, provide individualised learning and support to ensure all learners needs are met. * Providing high quality and regular verbal and written feedback to learners to ensure they know what they need to do to improve. * Monitoring and formally recording the progress learners are making on the recognised IT platforms. * Develop learners personal, English, maths and digital skills to support them to succeed in society and the world of work. * Providing information regarding individual learners, to inform progress reviews and the learning support process. * Work closely with the Apprenticeship Development Coaches/Apprenticeship Officers and participate in the learner periodic review process, to ensue learners and employers are fully up to date with the progress being made. * Provide learners with information advice and guidance relating to career progression opportunities. * Delivering aspects of the induction programme to learners and provide class cover when necessary. * Follow all safeguarding policies and practices and be responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment where all learners feel safe, included and supported. * Ensure that all learners work safely and always follow all health and safety rules and regulations. * Attend relevant workshops, conferences, and training sessions to keep up to date with changing teaching, learning and assessment methodologies. * Always display positive behaviours and attitudes to colleagues and learners Requirements Essential: * Experience of supporting learners with additional needs in an education setting. * English and maths qualifications at level 2 or above. * Educated to level 3 or above. * Excellent IT skills including Office 365 Word and Excel. * Prepared to work towards and achieve relevant teaching qualification to at least level 3 (achieved within 9 months). * Confidence to advise and challenge on all aspects relating to additional learning support. * Ability to motivate, enthuse and develop positive attitudes in learners and supporting them to overcome barriers to learning and progression. * Prepared to work toward and achieve relevant qualifications that support the curriculum area. * Well organised and efficient with the ability to manage own workload. * Strong team player with the ability to support others. * Excellent organisational skills For more information on this opportunity please feel free to contact Travis at Imperial Recruitment Group