Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant

BURNLEY COLLEGE; Burnley; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnley College is seeking a Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant to deliver high‑quality teaching across related programmes. You will plan, deliver and assess learning while supporting students’ progression and wellbeing.

You will collaborate with college teams, contribute to curriculum development and share best practices, drawing on substantial Early Years experience and a commitment to safeguarding and CPD.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Years and school environment.
• Experience teaching Early Years/Teaching Assistant programmes for adult learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Teach effectively across Early Years and Teaching Assistant programmes.
• Thoroughly plan and evaluate teaching and assess student work.
• Provide tutorial and pastoral support and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Early Years

Teaching Assistant

Curriculum development

Job description

Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant

17/09/2026

We are recruiting for a Lecturer in Early Years/Teaching Assistant to promote and provide an excellent learning experience that supports high achievement and progression for all students. As an ambitious and enthusiastic Lecturer, you will teach effectively across relevant Early Years and Teaching Assistant programmes, thoroughly plan and evaluate your teaching, and accurately assess and monitor student work.

You will also provide effective tutorial and pastoral support, contribute to curriculum development and the sharing of best practice, and work collaboratively as part of College and divisional teams. You will bring substantial experience of working in Early Years and within a school environment, together with experience of successfully teaching Early Years/Teaching Assistant programmes for adult learners. A strong knowledge of current issues within the Early Years curriculum, excellent communication and administrative skills, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality and continuing professional development are essential.

The salary for this post is up to £40,665.

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

The closing date for this post is 5.00pm, Monday 12 October 2026

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

We will return on Monday 5 January 2026.