Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Gower College Swansea for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team on a part-time, fixed-term basis, supporting students in their academic journey.,

• To provide one-to-one or small group support under lecturer direction as appropriate in the classroom setting.
• To assist with the development of learners' literacy and numeracy skills.
• To assist with the pastoral care needs of learners and to direct learners to other college support mechanisms as necessary.
• To provide learners with help in understanding oral and written instruction.
• To assist with the co-ordination of learners' work, record keeping and progress through liaison with lecturing and support staff at all levels within the College.
  
  Maths and English GCSEs: A - C Grade or equivalent
• Experience of working with young people in a similar job role
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of students with additional learning needs/learning difficulties
• Confident, resilient, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners. We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff.
At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home.


• Part-time (25 - 30 hours per week)
• Term-time (36 weeks per annum)
• Fixed term until 31st August 2025
• Based on 25 hours per week, 36 weeks per annum, the pro rata salary would be £13,329 per annum (£24,691 Full Time Equivalent)
• Tycoch / Gorseinon Campus
• Interviews will take place in January 2025.
Please note we are closed for Christmas break from 20th December until 6th January, and will therefore be unable to respond to any queries received during this time.,
• 28 days (pro rata) annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period
• A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023)
• 2 staff well-being days
• Discounted study opportunities on College programmes