Teaching Assistant

Overview

Illumin Academy, the official India-based partner of Welfare Health and Safety Academy (UK), is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the delivery of UK-accredited qualifications, online classes, and learner engagement activities.

Although employed directly by Illumin Academy, the Teaching Assistant will work closely with the UK academic team, ensuring learners receive high-quality guidance, support, and academic coordination. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about education, training, and learner success.

Key Responsibilities Learner Support & Engagement

• Assist trainers and tutors in delivering online classes, workshops, and practical training sessions.
• Provide academic guidance to learners, including clarifying concepts, supporting assignments, and helping with assessments where applicable.
• Monitor learner progress and communicate concerns or academic issues to the academic team.
• Ensure learners remain engaged, motivated, and aligned with course requirements.

Session Preparation & Instructional Support

• Help tutors prepare learning materials, presentations, quizzes, and supporting documents.
• Manage digital classroom tools (Zoom, Google Classroom, Tutor LMS, etc.) before, during, and after sessions.
• Support with creating educational content such as study notes, examples, and simplified explanations of complex topics.

Administrative & Academic Coordination

• Take attendance, maintain class records, and support learner documentation.
• Assist with scheduling classes, coordinating assessments, and sending academic reminders.
• Ensure smooth communication between learners, Illumin Academy, and the Welfare Health and Safety Academy UK team.
• Prepare progress reports and share weekly updates with the academic team.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to UK academic standards set by Welfare Health and Safety Academy.
• Support compliance with course guidelines, submission timelines, and assessment frameworks.
• Report any issues affecting learner performance or teaching delivery.

Technology & Platform Assistance

• Guide learners on using the online learning portals, LMS systems, and submission platforms.
• Troubleshoot basic technical challenges faced by learners during online sessions.
• Coordinate with IT/technical support teams when required.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Healthcare, or related fields (preferred).
• Prior experience as a teaching assistant, tutor, or academic support role is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills in English; additional Indian languages are beneficial.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and online teaching platforms.
• A supportive, patient, and learner-centred approach.

Preferred Attributes

• Passionate about education and learner development.
• Ability to simplify complex information for diverse learners.
• Confident in interacting with UK-based tutors and international students.
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable to different learning environments.

Work Conditions

• Employer: Illumin Academy (India)
• Supporting: Welfare Health and Safety Academy (UK)
• Location: India (remote or office-based depending on requirement)
• Work Hours: Standard India hours with overlap for UK coordination
• Type: Full-time

What Illumin Academy Offers

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities
• Training and development from UK academic standards
• Exposure to UK qualification frameworks and international teaching practices
• Supportive environment that encourages professional and personal growth

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irinjalakuda, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• B.Ed Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person