Teaching Assistant Training Specialist

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: 36071.00 to 41820.00 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 weve been committed to helping individuals transform their lives and supporting businesses to growstrengthening 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.