Leeds City College
Teaching Assistant - ESOL, English, Maths (Fixed Term, Reduced Year)

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About The Role
Please note, this is a fixed term, reduced year contract (37 weeks per year, 37 hours per week until July 31st 2027). The pro rata'd salary for this role is £22,463.
Leeds City College is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support adults learners where English is their second language (ESOL) or students taking English / Maths.
The working pattern is 37 academic weeks, 37 hours per week, so would fit well with someone who might have childcare responsibilities and not be available during the Leeds’ school holiday periods.
Working up to two evenings per week may be required. Working hours are negotiable for successful candidates.
The department at Leeds City College is a Grade 1 department. Our Adult provision was graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2022 and Feb 2025.
What You Will Do
- Work with teachers to support individuals who have additional learning support needs.
- Identify ALS students and create an assessment plan to support them.
- Develop the essential knowledge and understanding to support ESOL learners.
- Support students to achieve their individual SMART learning targets.
- Monitor students to develop their skills to enable progression.
About You
- You should hold a L2 or L3 teaching assistant qualification, or be working towards this qualification.
- You should have a good standard of spoken and written English.
- You may have some experience supporting second language learners in Further Education.
- You may have some experience working in EFL.
Benefits
The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:
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- 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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