Job Description

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? Would you like to start a rewarding career in education while gaining a recognised qualification? Join us as a

Level 2 Apprentice Teaching Assistant

and make a real difference in the classroom!


As a Level 2 Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced staff to support teaching and learning across a range of subjects and age groups. You will:

Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom activities Support pupils individually or in small groups Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment Provide additional support to pupils with special educational needs or English as an additional language Take part in training and reflective learning as part of your apprenticeship programme

You'll receive mentoring from experienced professionals and time to complete your studies towards the

Level 2 Teaching Assistant apprenticeship qualification

.


What You Will Do
As a Level 2 Apprentice Teaching Assistant, you will:

Support the classroom teacher with the delivery of lessons and activities Work with individual pupils and small groups to support learning and engagement Assist with setting up learning resources and tidying the classroom Provide support for pupils with additional needs, helping them access the curriculum Encourage positive behaviour and help maintain a safe, inclusive classroom environment Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes, if required Take part in staff meetings, training sessions, and reviews Complete coursework and assessments for your apprenticeship programme with the support of a dedicated mentor and training provider

About You
genuine interest in working with children or young people Good communication and interpersonal skills Patience, resilience, and a positive attitude A commitment to learning and developing professionally GCSEs in English and Maths (or willingness to work towards them)

About Us

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment. We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.


Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.

SAFEGUARDING

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion 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. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.


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: 37 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.