FE Teaching Assistant

Join Us as a Further Education Teaching Assistant!

Are you passionate about supporting students in their journey beyond secondary school? We are looking to appoint a supportive and motivated Further Education Teaching Assistant to work with learners in a post-16 environment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in helping young adults thrive academically, personally, and professionally within a dynamic and inclusive setting. Beginning June 2025.

Duties as a Further Education Teaching Assistant:

• Support students in their studies, helping them to access learning and achieve their goals
• Work one-to-one or with small groups, including learners with additional needs such as SEND, EAL, or those requiring extra academic support
• Assist lecturers in delivering engaging and differentiated sessions
• Provide constructive feedback to students and help monitor their progress
• Foster independent learning and encourage students to develop critical thinking skills
• Support the preparation and organisation of study materials and resources
• Assist with career development activities, such as employability skills and vocational learning
• Promote inclusion and encourage all learners to fully engage in their education
• Liaise with lecturers, student support teams, and families when necessary
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and attend relevant training

Ideal Further Education Teaching Assistant:

• Has experience working with post-16 students or within a college/sixth-form setting (desirable but not essential)
• Is caring, patient, and committed to supporting young adults
• Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills as a Further Education Teaching Assistant
• Can work well as part of a team and take initiative when needed
• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Is flexible, reliable, and eager to learn
• Understands safeguarding and student welfare responsibilities

If you're ready to make a difference in students' lives, apply today and become part of a supportive educational team!

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000  – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!