About the Role
This is a Fixed Term contract for 15 months (duration of the apprenticeship).
Apprenticeship pay rates for this post are dependent on age. Please see below for the applicable rates:
Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates:
Under 18 years - £15,144 per annum
18-20 years - £19,871 per annum
21+ years - £23,555 per annum
Are you passionate about supporting learners and gaining valuable classroom experience? Do you have knowledge or working practice in health and social care? Leeds City College is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. You will support teaching staff in delivering a high-quality educational experience while working toward your Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive, inclusive, and innovative learning environment. Our Health Science and Social Care Department offers a broad range of courses, helping students develop the skills and knowledge they need for a successful career in the health and social care sectors. We work collaboratively to ensure that all our students receive the guidance and encouragement necessary to achieve their goals.
What You Will Do
- Work directly with students to support their learning and development needs.
- Provide short-term classroom cover under supervision.
- Observe and record student progress, offering feedback to teaching staff.
- Support individual or small groups with emotional and educational development.
- Assist in the delivery of learning activities and the use of learning aids and equipment.
- Participate in educational visits and support pastoral care activities.
- Develop and maintain classroom displays and learning resources.
- Carry out routine administrative tasks and support assessment processes.
- Support students accessing the learning environment..
- Assist with support for primarily L3 and T-Level Health students.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning atmosphere.
- Attend meetings and training to stay informed of college priorities and policies.
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding, equality & diversity, and health & safety standards.
- Maintain appropriate records and ensure tracking through ProMonitor.
About You
We’re Looking For
A strong team player with basic mentoring and IT skills.
A working knowledge of the health and social care sector desirable.
Creative, organised, and committed to student success and welfare.
Passionate about inclusivity, safeguarding, and lifelong learning.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
Annual leave:
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 37 days plus bank holidays
Pension schemes with generous employer contributions
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme
CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.
About Us
Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.
We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.
We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.
Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV’s and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.
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