English Teaching Assistant

Employer
North East Surrey College of Technology
Location
Epsom, Surrey
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
£20,456 to £22,713 (actual salary if starting Sept
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
Expires
27th September 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1571967
Job Reference
308363FEJ
Start Date
As Soon As Possible
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1571967

Term time only 36 weeks

What we are looking for:

  • Recent UK experience of working with both small groups of students and individual students
  • Recent experience of GCSE English and Functional Skills English
  • Recent experience of working with 16-18 year old students is desirable
  • Dynamic, creative and motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Experience of working with young people with English is desirable.
  • Individuals who want to inspire our students to develop their exam skills.

 

Duties/responsibilities:

  • Provide 1-1 and small group support to students with English
  • Build student confidence
  • Use motivational learning techniques
  • Understand how well your students are performing and act to help them improve.
  • Help students to complete their tasks, check they are working correctly and provide feedback to the teacher on their progress.
  • Supervise classes whilst the class undertake cover work if a lecturer is off sick

 

Benefits:

  • A discounted on-site gym, sports hall, fitness class, Starbucks, osteopathy and day nursery
  • 5-minute walk from Ewell East Station
  • Free online qualifications
  • Free parking on-site

Nescot is graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted following its latest inspection in January 2023. Inspectors rated the College as Good in all 8 aspects. The report recognises that students “enjoy their courses and are motivated to succeed”, and benefit from “highly supportive relationships” with staff. Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” with regular training for staff, and leaders have in place “an effective policy for safer recruitment.”

 

This college is a smoke-free campus—smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on campus.

At Nescot, we’re proud of our inclusive culture and we welcome all applications.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and criminal record checks (enhanced DBS clearance).

 

Closing date 27th September 2026 (we reserve the right to close this advert earlier than advertised so we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible)

Interview date expected to be 2nd October 2026

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Safeguarding Statement:

Nescot is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.
North East Surrey College of Technology

North East Surrey College of Technology