Learning Support - Academies; Part Time, Reduced

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Job Reference LUM
324/2661

Number of Positions Requested:

1

Contract Type:

LEG - Permanent - Part Time

39 weeks

Working Hours:

35 hours

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

18/06/2026

Job Category:

Student Support

Group Member:

Leeds City College

Campus:

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave:
  Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
• Annual leave:
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  Local Government Pension Scheme
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
  People’s Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities:
  Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days
• CPD opportunities:
  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

This is an exciting opportunity to join Leeds City College as a Learning Support in our outstanding 14+ Academies

We are seeking a driven, focused and passionate individual to undertake this role and explore this incredible opportunity to contribute to the continued success of the 14+ Academies

The 14+ Academies is an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies roll full time.

The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people to flourish with smaller class sizes, a reduced curriculum, and focus on vocational based learning. The 14+ Academies provides opportunities to young people to maximise their potential, raise aspirations and embrace their individuality. Relationship building is at the heart of it’s ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.

Please note, this is a part-time, reduced year role. You will be working 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The pro rata d salary is £22,397.

The duties of the Learning Support role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Implement interventions for whole groups or individual learners to help and support learners both academically and developmentally, often in conjunction with the relevant Head of Year.
• To work within the 14+ Academies ethos and culture as well as using relevant tools and concepts such as the effort descriptors and APLs (Academy Progress Levels).
• Update, reflect and maintain the 14+ Academies tracking systems continuously, allowing you to recognise the need for interventions and subsequently putting them in place.
• Form meaningful and impactful relationships quickly.
• Work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualities:

• Experience and knowledge of supporting young people both academically and developmentally, including those aged 14-16.
• Experience of positively managing learner progress in an education setting, including those aged 14-16.
• Ability to work positively and effectively as a member of a team and on own initiative.

The 14+ Academies are made up of the 14+ Apprenticeship Academy and 14+ P-TECH Academy. We are an alternative environment for young people in Years 10 and 11 who require a different education environment to what is offered in a mainstream school. Learners leave their previous education establishment and join the 14+ Academies full time.

The 14+ Academies is a safe and inclusive environment that is accepting of everyone. The design and ethos of the 14+ Academies allows young people…