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Closing Date: 30/07/2024

Teaching Assistant
Education for Industry Group (EFI)
Permanent, Term Time Only
0.925FTE or 0.555FTE opportunities available:

• 0.925FTE - 39 hours per week (8.30am-5.30pm) Monday - Friday, Term Time Only
• 0.555FTE – 23.4 hours per week (8.30am – 5.30pm) 3 days per week, Term Time Only

Electra House, Liverpool Street – London

About the role 

The Teaching Assistant role is key in ensuring the provision of a professional, high quality, effective and efficient learning support to students undertaking our qualifications from Level 2 – Level 4. 

The role will significantly contribute to the day-to-day support for students in their learning, a key component will be the support in facilitation of Group Leads in delivery within the classroom. The ability to communicate effectively with young people and adult learners is essential as is a working knowledge of the fashion business and experience facilitating learning. The post holder will be one of the first aid team at EFI Group.

The post holder will have a high commitment to supporting learning, as well as a flexible and multi-skilled approach. Team working and an ability to support learning and development of students regardless of their starting points are important aspects of the role. The post holder is expected to support academic colleagues to deliver learning and to develop and maintain good working environments. 

About you 

• You will have Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant role or similar role and/or a cover tutor.
• You will have experience of working in education, fashion business retail or fashion design.
• You will have excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• You will have strong planning, organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to engage with students and manage behaviours is essential for the role.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures in education is key.
• You will have the knowledge and ability to use IT facilities and packages effectively.
• You will have a genuine interest in promoting and supporting education for young people and be a team player and collaborative worker. 

If you are interested in joining a dynamic and expanding environment to further develop your career, then we would love to hear from you. 

Why The EFI? 

We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the EFI, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the EFI, you have the opportunity to change a student’s life! If you are looking for a fast-paced and autonomous role where you can really demonstrate your impact, then look no further. 

Our carefully curated benefits package offers something for everyone, whether you’re interested in:

• Furthering your development through funded professional qualifications and a personal growth allowance 
• Generous and flexible leave that suits your lifestyle, including an around the world trip after 5 years’ service 
• Market-leading family friendly pay, including 6 months fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave 
• A monthly wellbeing allowance and financial loan structures to support your financial health 

Salary: 

• 0.925FTE – From £24,558.75 to £27,287.50 per annum (Term Time Only 0.925FTE, pro-rata £26,550 to £29,500 per annum 1FTE) subject to qualifications and experience

• 0.555FTE – From £14,735.25 to £16,372.50 per annum (Term Time Only 0.555FTE, pro-rata £26,550 to £29,500 per annum 1FTE) subject to qualifications and experience

Please find the link to our application form here EFI Application Form

Please create an account and click Start Application to upload and submit your completed application form. Please note we do not accept CVs.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday 30th July 2024

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

TBC

More Information/Contact us:

For more information about the EFI, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification.

Please contact recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.

Diversity Statement

The EFI is proud to have a student body as diverse as its central London location!  With students from 17 ethnicities, traveling from all over the United Kingdom, with a variety of learning needs and a wide range of experiences and interests, we are looking to recruit a workforce that is as diverse as our amazing students and will support them to achieve their potential. If you would like to request any accommodations from application through to interview, please email us at recruitment@fra.ac.uk. Any equality and diversity information you choose to give helps to provide the HR team at the EFI with a deeper understanding of our people, and their experiences. It assists us in identifying any existing biases or gaps that the EFI can work on addressing and improving. All ED&I information you provide is strictly confidential to the HR Department and will not be seen by the shortlisting or selection panel.