Teaching Assistant Apprentice

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Location:

Liverpool. Compensation: £22,283 / year. Final date to receive applications: 23 January 2026. Department:
Engineering, Green Technologies & Logistics.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship within the City of Liverpool College. On the apprenticeship, you will learn how to support individuals and groups of learners in achieving their learning goals across the largest and most diverse vocational curriculum in the city region. The Teaching Assistant Apprentice will be based within the School of Engineering, Green Technologies & Logistics and may support learning across level 1 to advanced level qualifications.

This full‑time level three apprenticeship also includes the opportunity to progress onto a fully funded teaching qualification following completion of the apprenticeship.

To be appointed to this role, you must meet the apprenticeship learner eligibility requirements.

• Supporting the planning of learning, learning activities and assessment
• Contributing to the development of learning outcomes and achievement criteria
• Supporting individuals or groups of learners to achieve their learning goals within theory, practical and workplace sessions
• Helping individuals or groups of learners to achieve their learning goals by delivering agreed intervention strategies
• Helping individuals or groups of learners to achieve their learning goals by supporting numeracy and literacy development
• Supporting the assessment of learning by feeding back learner progress to teachers and assessors so that future activities may be modified to more effectively meet learner needs
• Supporting the effective use of technology within theory, practical and workplace sessions
• Promoting and demonstrating effective behaviours for learning
• Liaising with all staff, learners and stakeholders in a professional manner
• Contributing to the planning of learning and learning interventions with relevant stakeholders
• Contributing to the planning of transition and progression activities and events

• Level 2 qualification in Maths/numeracy and English/literacy
• Good knowledge of ICT, able to support technology‑based learning activities
• Level 4 qualification e.g. Degree or equivalent
• Previous experience in an educational environment
• A personal ambition to develop and progress within Further Education

• General awareness of safeguarding and equality, diversity and inclusivity
• Ability to build and form good relationships with learners across all college provision
• Ability to utilise strategies to support learners in achieving learning goals
• Ability to complete accurate learner records within college systems and specified timescales
• Ability to provide detailed feedback regarding learner progress and achievement
• Ability to encourage learners to interact with others and engage in activities led by a teacher

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As a valued member of our College community, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, dedicated wellbeing support, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pension Scheme
You'll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.20%, one of the best pension packages in the sector.

Leave entitlement
Up to 27 days annual holiday allowance, plus 1 wellbeing day. You’ll also benefit from 5 to 7 days statutory closure and 2 further days closure at Easter.

Employee Benefit Platform
As part of your role, you’ll have access to the COLC Employee Benefits Platform, a one‑stop hub for a wide range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, work‑life balance, and everyday savings. You’ll be able to access discounts at major supermarkets, fashion and lifestyle retailers, tech stores, travel providers, and more. You’ll also benefit from the Cycle to Work Scheme, cinema and leisure discounts and tech and home appliance discounts, with the option of spreading the cost…