Overview
Job Title: Apprentice Teaching Assistant Level 3
Salary: Apprenticeship Rates
About the Role
What You Will Do
- You will work within the School of Social Sciences supporting teachers and students at college to achieve their Maths and English qualifications as well as vocational qualifications in Health, Science and Social Care.
- You will support student progress, monitor attendance, promote and role-model positive values and relationships.
- You will provide feedback to teachers on learner progress and support needs.
- You will prepare the classroom and work under the direction of the teacher to support and enhance learning and assessment.
- You will help teachers with the organisation and invigilation of assessment and exams, revising for exams, maintaining the learning environment, and assist where needed within the department.
About You
- You will hold a level 3 Advanced level qualification or a degree in a relevant subject, such as Health and Social Care, Science, Psychology, English, Maths etc and want to pursue a career in the education sector working with young people aged primarily 16 to 18 years.
- You will hold GCSEs in both Maths and English at grade 4 plus ( grade C)
- You will be kind and empathic and show understanding of how to build supportive working relationships with students and staff.
- You will be committed to study and complete the requirements of the apprenticeship within the timeframe set
Benefits
There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:
- Annual leave entitlement – If you work full time, you’ll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
- Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
- Academic 37 days
- Senior Management 37 days
- Generous Pension schemes
- Teachers’ Pension Scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Memberships and discounts – employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
- Travel and commuting – discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
- Learning and development opportunities – including staff development days
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities – this will vary depending on role requirements
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 including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. 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.
