Teaching Assistant

Hours; Full time 37 hours per week, 40 weeks worked (Term time plus 4 weeks) Duration; Permanent Salary; £24,930 - £25,456 (£22,437 - £22,910.40 pro-rata) a year depending on relevant professional qualification + benefits Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham Are you passionate about helping young people achieve their potential? At RNN Group, our vision is ‘Leading innovation and skills in our communities’ . We are looking for an inspiring, adaptable, and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

In this role, you will work alongside Lecturers, Tutors, and Curriculum Teams to empower young people, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), to build independence, gain high-level technical skills, and transition into employment or further study.

If you are ready to inspire our learners and help them build bright futures, we would love to hear from you!

What is the Role?

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the planning and delivery of high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment both in and out of the classroom. You will report to the Curriculum Manager and collaborate closely with vocational curriculum teams.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Supporting Young People: Supervise and assist learners across various curriculum areas, ensuring their safety, inclusion, active participation, and positive well-being.
• SEND & EHCP Target Implementation: Help create and implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) and use Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan targets tailored to individual needs.
• Skill Breakdown & Independence: Break down complex skills into smaller tasks and build from easier to harder activities to promote self-esteem, life skills, and work skills.
• Digital & Assistive Learning: Guide students in using digital platforms, Google Classroom, and assistive technologies for shared active learning.
• Classroom & Teacher Support: Partner with teachers/tutors to prepare learning resources, manage classroom dynamics, and cultivate a positive learning environment.
• Progress Tracking & Feedback: Monitor, record, and provide feedback on learners' incremental progress in knowledge, skills, and behaviours.
• Cross-Campus Collaboration: Work with the RNN Group TA team and Professional and Academic Standards Team to develop best practices across multiple college campuses.

Essential Qualifications & Training

• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy qualifications (e.g., GCSE Grade C/4 or above).
• Up-to-date Safeguarding, Prevent, and Diversity & Inclusion
• Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to work towards if required).
• Commitment to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Desirable Experience

• Teaching Support Experience: Experience in supporting teaching and learning within an educational environment.
• Youth Engagement: Proven experience of working with children and young people.
• SEND Support: Direct experience of supporting learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Curriculum Knowledge: Experience of working with curriculum frameworks in Further Education (FE) or school settings.

Essential Skills, Knowledge & Attributes

• FE Methodology: Understanding of FE teaching methodology and classroom activities.
• High Expectations: A belief in young people’s ability to achieve, coupled with high expectations for their progress.
• Digital Literacy: Ability to use ICT, Google Classroom, and assistive tools to enhance teaching quality.
• Communication & Empathy: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a young-person-centred, empathetic approach.
• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to manage conflicting demands, adapt learning activities to individual needs, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Mobility & Teamwork: A collaborative team player willing to work across multiple curriculum areas and travel to different campuses.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Our Excellent Benefits And Rewards Package

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 15.6%)
• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period
• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons
• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service
• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles
• Free Parking available at all of our sites
• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications
• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative
• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group? RNN Group’s main goal is to be an ‘outstanding’ education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too;

• We are Inclusive,
• We have Integrity,
• We Deliver,
• We are One Team.

We celebrate diversity and are proud to be recognised as Investors in Diversity for our commitment to the FREDIE (Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement) model, fostering a supportive environment for all. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, proudly participating in the Disability Confident Scheme, and provide reasonable adjustments.

The RNN Group is proud to be part of the South Yorkshire Institute of Technology (SYIoT).

As a newly designated Defence Technical Excellence College, RNN Group is proud to support the UK’s defence sector by developing the next generation of highly skilled technical talent.

RNN Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), all appointments are subject to rigorous safer recruitment checks. Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment screening, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (with Barred List check where applicable), online background checks, satisfactory references, and verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK.

The Group’s core operating hours are 8.30am-5.00pm (9pm on a Tuesday and Thursday during term time). You may be expected to work at any time during these hours to ensure business needs are met.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Closing date: Monday 2 November 2026 Provisional Interview Date: Wednesday 11 November 2026 If you require further information about this vacancy, please contact the HR department on 01709 722750 or [email protected]