Job Title: Teacher – Teaching Assistant CoursesSalary: Commencing at 31,916 with progression to 35,912 per annumClosing Date: 2026-07-12About 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 orhealth 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.
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
Peoples 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 UsLeeds 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 Colleges 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. Youll 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.SAFEGUARDINGAt 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.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion 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. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIESWe kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.
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