Job Description

Job Title:

Maths and English Teaching Assistant

Salary:

13,318 - 13,716 pro rata

Location:

Multi-site

Hours and Weeks per Year:

24 Hours a week/ 36 Weeks per year

At Kirklees College we are always looking for new talent, and welcome applications from all sectors.

Whether in a teaching & learning role or in one of our specialised Business Support functions, you'll be involved in nurturing and developing the next generation of construction workers, engineers, health workers and countless others.

We're already a successful college, but we're continually striving to be better and do better - be part of our story!

The role of Maths and English Teaching Assistant will require you to be based at our Waterfront and Pioneer centres and your focus will be working with adult learners and apprentices with SEND to improve their literacy and numeracy skills.

Your key responsibilities will be planning, preparing and delivering group learning activities both within and outside of the classroom with input from tutors. You will be key in identifying individual SEND needs through initial assessments and completing inclusion plans for others to follow.

Ideally, you'll have Teaching Assistant qualification or be willing to work towards one and have previous experience of working in a post 16 environment with learners with additional learning needs. It is important that you're able to communicate effectively, encourage high aspirations, be able to manage change and work with other areas of the college to work towards a whole college SEND approach and demonstrate our College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence in your role.

You will need to be flexible around our 52 week curriculum delivery: day time 8.30--20.00. Due to the nature of our work, it's essential you're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

We believe learning is not just for our students: it's an important part of working here too. Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. You'll also have access to a range of staff benefits including an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

We want people who believe in the value of education, and who can contribute to our culture of supporting and challenging one another.

Term time only staff who start mid Academic year will have their initial salary payments calculated based on actual weeks worked and the number of pay dates between the beginning of employment and the end of the current academic year.

Closing Date

: 11th July 2025 midday.
(We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications)

Proposed Interview Date:

29th July.

TO APPLY (both External and Internal applicants): Download and complete a copy of the below "Kirklees College Application Form" before clicking "Apply" - you will need to attach your completed form as your application.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process please contact hrenquiry@kirkleescollege.ac.uk Please check your emails regularly during the recruitment process (including spam and junk folders) as this is how you will be contacted once you have applied.

As an employer we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of an individuals' sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability status, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status. We are committed to exploring opportunities for flexible working and ensuring the work-life balance and wellbeing of our workforce. Please note that any job offer is subject to pre-employment checks including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from Department for Education.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13,318.00-13,716.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person