Leeds City College
Teacher - Teaching Assistant Courses
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About The Role
Leeds City College are seeking a Teacher of Teaching Assistant Courses to join our Childcare and Teaching Assistant Team!
This post is to deliver teaching assistant courses, from entry level to level 3; other teaching may be required in mentoring/coaching. Knowledge and experience of SEND is desirable.
The Childcare and Teaching Assistant team deliver part-time adult 19+ programmes across Leeds City College campuses and outreach centres. We deliver a range of qualifications from entry level to level 3 in early years, childcare, teaching assistants, health and social care and special educational needs.
The team is based predominantly at Deacon House, but includes smaller provision at Enfield, College House, and online. Our Adult provision was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022 and again in 2025. We teach Monday to Thursday from 09:30 to 21:00 and Fridays from 09:30 to 15:00.
The role is intended to be full-time, although part-time and term-time-only working arrangements will be considered for the successful applicant.
What You Will Do
- Plan, prepare and develop schemes of work, session plans, teaching and learning resources, learning and assessment plans.
- Develop the essential knowledge and understanding to teach learners.
- Create individual SMART learning targets linked to learner study programme/course.
- Monitor students to achieve their targets and develop their skills to enable progression.
About You
- You should hold a L5 Teaching Qualification (e.g. Cert Ed, PGCE, Delta). Successful applicants can be supported to complete a L5 Teaching Qualification with the college with department financial support.
- You should have a relevant degree in childcare, education or health and social care or similar.
- Ability to plan and deliver quality teaching across identified modules.
- Ability to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their optimum.
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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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