Leeds City College
Apprentice Teaching Assistant - 14-16 Skills Programme (Level 3)
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About The Role
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the 18-month apprenticeship. Upon completion you will achieve a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Level 3 Apprenticeship Rates
- Under 18 years - £16,012 per annum
- 18-20 years - £21,510 per annum
- 21+ years - £24,520 per annum
Leeds City College have an exciting opportunity to join our 14-16 Skills Programme as an Apprentice Teaching Assistant.
We are seeking a dynamic, talented and organised individual to undertake this important role. This role requires a Teaching Assistant to make a contribution towards positive outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable students.
What You Will Do
- Work closely with programme tutors and 14-16 Mentors in supporting individual students or groups of students who may demonstrate emotional and behavioural issues.
- Support teaching staff where individual student behaviour within a group is impacting on the learning of the group as a whole.
- Collaborate with programme tutors and 14-16 Mentors to develop learning strategies and practices for pre-16 pupils including individual and group student support strategies.
- Collaborate with programme tutors and 14-16 Mentors to facilitate links with schools, parents and appropriate external agencies e.g. Education Welfare Service, Social Services, Social Inclusion Unit and Youth Offending Teams.
- Assist with the collection and maintenance of documentation for student records.
- Contribute to individual student target-setting and reviews and contribute to ongoing advice and guidance concerning progression routes pre- and post-16.
- Maintain an overview of attendance and follow up absences immediately.
- Attend team and staff meetings as well as case study meetings and be a member of the College’s care and control team.
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About You
- Good general education including Maths and English at Functional Skills Level 2 or above (or GCSE Level 4 or above).
- Appropriate training and/or a willingness to undertake training in supporting the needs of disengaged/disadvantaged students who may have emotional and behavioural needs.
- Experience of working with disengaged/disadvantaged young people in an educational setting.
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: 39 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.
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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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