L2 Teaching Assistant(s)

We are looking to appoint inspirational, flexible, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated Teaching Assistant(s) who are passionate in ensuring young people achieve the best possible learning outcomes., This is a great opportunity for hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our dedicated team. We are looking for someone with high levels of emotional intelligence and can work both one-to-one with a student yet also has the presence and personality to engage with small groups. We welcome candidates who share our belief, that our diverse and amazing students deserve the very best! Therefore, the successful candidates will:

• play a part in embedding our shared vision and ethos across all areas of the college
• be a TCOLC Character role model, embodying our four pillars: Intellectual, Moral, Community and Performance
• ensure students are well supported to develop the knowledge and behaviours that will enable them to flourish, even in the face of challenges
• be passionate about working in an inclusive, multi-faith and multi-cultural community and understand the importance of engaging parents/carers and community leaders in the education of our students
• will always act in the best interests of children through ensuring highly effective safeguarding procedures
• be a team player, who relishes the opportunity to work with colleagues across the whole college
• be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn.
  
  The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with 1750+ students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 350+. Whilst we are the largest school in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike.
We can offer:
• a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community
• a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
• a supportive and purposeful induction
• a fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
• committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
• a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
• access to excellent technology resources
• staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
• staff RAC vehicle benefits
• staff 'cycle to work' scheme
• eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Equal Opportunities: As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Contract: Permanent (You are required to complete a 26 working week probationary period before the permanent appointment can be confirmed.) Hours: 35 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week) Working Day: 8:15 am to 3:45 pm, Monday - Friday (with 30 mins for lunch) Grade: Grade 3, point 5-6 (Single Status generic job description E9001c) FTE Salary: £25,583 - £25.989 (pro-rata: £20,885.64 - £21,217.10)