Learning Support Assistant — Inspire Students in College

The City of Liverpool College; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

30 days holiday + wellbeing day

Employee Benefits Platform

Health & wellbeing EAP

Travel loan scheme

Flexible working

Professional development

College benefits and facilities

Job summary

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Liverpool to support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and personalised student support. You will supervise students, assist with classroom management, and contribute to a safe, stimulating learning environment.

The role requires good GCSEs, Level 2 Maths/English, and strong ICT skills. A teaching qualification is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent computer literacy – ability to use the current IT programs of the College.
• Knowledge and understanding of GCSE Qualifications.
• Engaged and passionate about Continuing Professional Development.
• Minimum of Level 2 Maths and English Qualification.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills, an effective member of a team.
• Ability to set high standards for students, colleagues and for themselves.
• Strong understanding of the importance and impact of feedback on learner performance.
• Experience using ICT to support and enhance subject delivery.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Computer literacy

GCSE Qualifications

CPD mindset

Math & English Level 2

Communication skills

High standards

Feedback for learners

ICT in teaching

Education

Teaching qualification

ALPS & value added knowledge

Curriculum development understanding

BTEC verification experience

Job description

The City of Liverpool College is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Liverpool to support teaching staff in delivering engaging lessons and personalised student support. You will supervise students, assist with classroom management, and contribute to a safe, stimulating learning environment.

The role requires good GCSEs, Level 2 Maths/English, and strong ICT skills. A teaching qualification is desirable.