Catch22
Teaching Assistant
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Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant – Catch22 College (Nottingham)
About the Role
At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our dedicated team of 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work across social welfare, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice, rehabilitation, children’s social care, family support, and employment.
Catch22 College supports young people in gaining essential skills to progress into apprenticeships, employment, or further education.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team in Nottingham.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, your role will include but is not limited to:
- Assisting individuals and groups of students, ensuring they stay engaged and complete tasks set by the teacher.
- Addressing behavioural and special educational needs (SEN) issues in collaboration with teaching staff.
- Delivering SEN interventions.
- Helping implement lesson plans, aims, and content alongside the teacher.
- Providing personalised feedback to students without direct teacher reference.
- Managing small groups on defined activities.
- Covering an entire class during a teacher’s absence.
- Working with challenging students as a respite strategy outside the classroom.
- Supervising students during break/lunchtimes.
- Liaising with parents on student progress under teacher guidance.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date learner files and records.
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Qualifications & Requirements
Essential
- Strong skills in English and Maths.
- Knowledge of statutory health and safety, SEN, and safeguarding requirements for children.
- Ability to work independently (with teacher support) with groups or individual students.
- Experience working collaboratively with teachers to plan and deliver teaching activities, including those in individual education plans (IEPs).
- Experience supporting children with:
- Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP).
- Special Educational Needs (SEN).
- Language difficulties or complex needs.
- Commitment to raising achievement levels among children.
- Ability to handle emotionally demanding situations effectively.
Desirable (Bonus)
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in alternative provision.
- Knowledge of curriculum-specific requirements, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
- Proven success in guiding disaffected and emotionally vulnerable students.
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Additional Details
- Working Hours: 15 per week (41 weeks term time)
- Contract: Permanent, part-time
- Salary: £25,500 Full Time Equivalent (£9,430.80 prorata)
- Recruitment Process: Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Company Commitment
Catch22 prioritises safeguarding and inclusivity, adhering to rigorous safer recruitment practices, including enhanced DBS checks for all successful candidates. We conduct an optional online search as part of pre-employment due diligence.
Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
Catch22 remains committed to equality of opportunity, ensuring services are accessible for all. Diverse representation is core to our values and operations.
Ban the Box Policy
Catch22 employs a "ban the box" policy—convictions are not disclosed during initial applications and requested only during interviews or offer stages.
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