Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Coventry College, 50 Swanswell Street, Coventry, CV1 5DG
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per Week: 30 hours per week over 5 days
Salary: £36,071.00 to £41,820.00 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Closing Date: 10 July 2026
About Us
Coventry College is a dynamic Further Education provider at the heart of the city, offering high-quality vocational, technical, and professional education to learners of all ages, from Entry Level to Higher Education. Since forming in 2017, we’ve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to grow—strengthening the communities we serve. Our ambition is to help young people and adults to aspire to change their lives and those of their families. Through strong partnerships and a responsive, inclusive curriculum, we strive to deliver excellence in teaching and learning that evolves with industry needs and puts learners and employers in the best position for success. Recent investments in facilities, including electric vehicle tech, construction, and digital skills, ensure we stay at the cutting edge of industry needs.
About the Role
Purpose
To design, deliver, coach and assess high-quality Teaching Assistant training programmes, supporting learners to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for successful achievement and progression. The role combines engaging training delivery with robust assessment practices, ensuring learners receive effective support, guidance and feedback throughout their learning journey. The postholder will work collaboratively with employers, colleagues and stakeholders to maintain high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and quality assurance while contributing to curriculum development and business growth.
Profile Summary
Teaching Assistant Trainer/Assessor
An enthusiastic and learner-centred professional responsible for training and assessing Teaching Assistant qualifications across a range of levels and delivery models. The role involves planning and facilitating high-quality learning, conducting assessments, coaching and mentoring learners, monitoring progress and achievement, and ensuring compliance with awarding organisation and quality standards. The Trainer/Assessor will inspire and motivate learners to achieve their goals while developing strong employer relationships and contributing to continuous improvement within the Commercial Skills provision.
Requirements
Must-Have:
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- A1 or TAQA Level 3 equivalent
- Level 2 qualification in English or Maths
- Experience working in a related environment
- Experience of Assessing in the Workplace
- Experience in teaching/training
- Ability to train and coach across a range of Teaching Assistant qualifications and levels
- Thorough knowledge of current qualification specifications in subject area
- Knowledge of relevant vocational environments
- Ability to promote Coventry Colleges portfolio of qualifications
- Theoretical and practical knowledge to teach a range of topics within specified subject area
- Ability to use effectively within own teaching practice a range of teaching and learning methods, including Assessment for Learning, Blended Learning and Information Learning Technology
Nice-to-Have:
- Relevant teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards within a specified timescale
- IT Qualification
- TAQA Level 4 or Equivalent
- Experience of employer engagement
- Experience of teaching a range of learners from 16-19 years and adults from a wide range of social and ethnic backgrounds
What we offer
- Free on-site parking, including EV charging points
- Excellent pension scheme with defined benefits (TPS)
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to continued professional development and training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Employee discount scheme offering savings on retail, travel, and more
- This role is eligible for Blue Light Card (BLC)
- On-site refectory serving a variety of food and drink options
- Discounted hair and beauty treatments at our in-house salon
- Staff recognition and award schemes celebrating your achievements
- A supportive, inclusive working environment
Safeguarding
We are actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the College community. We value our diverse College community and are actively committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of college life and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our shortlisting process, you will be asked to complete a self-declaration of your criminal record or information which may make you unsuitable to work with children, in addition we carry out an online search to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online.
The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
