Teaching Assistant

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week Location: Liverpool (hybrid) Responsible to: Head of School for Visitor Economy, Leisure and Service Industries Salary: £20,877 - £24,909 The City of Liverpool College is the largest further education college in the Liverpool City Region. With more than 600 members of staff, hundreds of courses, five campuses and over 10,000 students, we are at the forefront of education in our region. We proudly scored GOOD in our 2024 OFSTED inspection, with several areas graded outstanding. Ofsted described our student experience as “transformative and life-enhancing”. We’re committed to supporting every student to achieve and progress with the skills and expertise they need for their next step. We couldn’t do this without the people who make this happen every day – our brilliant staff. As a teaching assistant, your primary responsibility will be to support the teaching staff in creating effective and stimulating learning opportunities for all students. You will work closely with students to support them in achieving their academic and personal goals. You will help to supervise and motivate students, working closely with individuals or small groups to provide additional support. You may also be required to assist with classroom management, including maintaining a safe and orderly learning environment. 

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:1. Support the curriculum area strategic objectives, actively engaging in the annual review process. 2. Stay up-to-date with national developments in the subject area and update knowledge and skills on an annual basis. 3. Assist teaching staff in planning and preparing high-quality lessons, providing support in the delivery of learning materials. 4. Use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning techniques to engage and motivate students, encouraging independence and student autonomy. 5. Help to establish a purposeful and motivating learning environment where students feel safe, secure, confident and valued. 6. Establish and maintain procedures with students that promote and maintain appropriate behaviour, communication, and respect for others, while challenging discriminatory behaviour and attitudes. 7. Support the marking and recording of student work in accordance with College and School Assessment policies. 8. Monitor and record student progress and attendance in accordance with agreed College systems and policies. 9. Provide support to the teaching staff in the use of appropriate teaching styles and learning experiences. 10. Be aware of external/internal assessment procedures and play an appropriate part in their implementation. 11. Communicate and consult with parents, carers, and students, including Parent’s Evening, Welcome Evenings, events, and open evenings. 12. Ensure that all students in the subject area comply with College’s policies and procedures. 13. Assist in providing enrichment opportunities that are exciting, motivating and enhance the student experience. 14. Provide support to learners with a well-prepared VLE and resources for independent study. 15. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the different needs of learners and effective strategies to ensure all learners make progress. 

Generic duties:1. To contribute fully to the mission and values statement of the College Group ensuring its effective implementation in all aspects of College life. 2. To take proactive responsibility for Health & Safety to ensure that a safe working environment and safe working practices are maintained at all times. 3. To comply with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). 4. To support cross college activities as required, such as organizing events or assisting with enrolment. 5. To understand roles and responsibilities around safeguarding all learners and contribute to maintaining a safe learning environment.Essential criteria:1. Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College 2. Knowledge and understanding of GCSE Qualifications. 3. Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development. 4. Minimum of Level 2 Maths and English Qualification. 5. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team. 6. Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves. 7. Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance. 8. Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery. Desirable criteria: 1. A recognised Teaching qualification 2. Experience and understanding of ALPS and value added as progress measures 3. Good understanding of curriculum development to meet the training needs of employers 4. Experience with BTEC verification and standardisation 5. Fluent speaking in any of the mentioned languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Kurdish Sorani, Tigrinya, Spanish, French or Portuguese 

We really care about our people. As a member of College staff, you will have access to a wide range of benefits, wellbeing services and opportunities for professional development.These include:

• Generous annual leave - We offer the highest holiday entitlement in the City Region
• Competitive salary - Our salaries are the highest within FE in the City Region
• Access to our Employee Benefits Platform, offering hundreds of discounts and savings
• Wellbeing support - Access to a free, independent and confidential 24 hour counselling support, as well as general wellbeing and lifestyle support through our platform and app
• Pension Scheme - Excellent pension provision, with memberships of Local Government Scheme, Teachers Pension Scheme and Aviva, depending on the role.