Teaching Assistant & Cover Tutor

Teaching Assistant & Cover Tutor
Contract: Fixed-Term, Term-Time Only
Days: 2.5 days per week
West End, London

About the role
We have an exciting opportunity available for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant & Cover Tutor to join our dedicated Further Education team, and play a key part in the provision of a professional, high quality, effective and efficient learning support to students undertaking our Fashion qualifications, from Level 2 to Level 4.
The role will significantly contribute to the day-to-day support for students in their learning. The primary focus of the role is to provide classroom support to the Group Lead Lecturers and course teams to enable an exceptional course experience for our learners, as well as ensuring they achieve outstanding outcomes, educationally and personally.
A key component of the role will also be the facilitation and delivery of cover sessions for Group Lead Lecturers as and when needed. When not providing this, the post holder will be deployed as support within classes.
About you

• The ability to communicate effectively with young people and adult learners is essential, as is working knowledge of the fashion business and experience of facilitating learning.
• The successful candidate will have a high commitment to supporting learning, as well as a flexible and multi-skilled approach.
• Team working, as well as an ability and drive to support the learning and development of students, regardless of their starting points, are important aspects of the role.
• The post holder is also required to be flexible in their approach to duties depending upon patterns of need in teaching, as the role will be varied and change daily to reflect curriculum need.
• Previous experience of working in a similar role, as well as experience and/or in depth knowledge of working within fashion business retail and/or fashion design is desirable.

If you are looking to further develop your career, then we would love to hear from you!
If you do not meet all of the experience detailed in the personal specification but are passionate about moving into a Teaching Assistant and Education role and have relevant transferable skills, we would still love to hear from you! If this is you, then please ensure you provide further information as to why you are a good fit on your supporting statement.

Please note, this role will be based at the Fashion Retail Academy in London, Tottenham Court Road.

The days of work are 2.5 per week. Please specify in your supporting statement your availability.

The role is a fixed-term, term-time only contract.
Why The FRA?   
We foster a culture where our team members can lean on each other, recognise each other and celebrate together! At the FRA, our students are at the centre of what we do and as a result, we offer hugely rewarding careers – whatever your role at the FRA, 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
£11,903.77 per annum (pro rata £25,738.29 FTE) subject to qualifications and experience
For more information about us, visit our website and refer to the job description and person specification available to download.
 
Next steps  
Please apply via the FRA's recruitment website. Please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter / supporting statement to your application.
Closing Date: 31 January 2024.Please note we will be reviewing applications as and when they come in. If you wish to apply for this position, early application is advised.
Please contact our Recruitment team at recruitment@fra.ac.uk for further information or an informal chat about this campaign.