Teaching and Service Assistant

Teaching & Service Assistant (Maternity Cover)

Fixed Term

Contract:

1st September 2026 – 31st March 2027

Hours: Term Time Only – 35 hours per week

Salary: NJC Scale 5: £24,790 – £25,584 (pro rata)

In this varied and fulfilling role you will:

• Support learners on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
• Help learners overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals
• Assist Tutors in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Develop and adapt learning resources to meet individual needs
• Maintain accurate learner records using Pro Monitor
• Provide personal care where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times

We are looking for someone who is:

• Positive, patient, and passionate about supporting young people
• Adaptable and creative in meeting individual learner needs
• A strong team player with the ability to use their own initiative
• Empathetic and resilient, with a genuine commitment to inclusion

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrec

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Jemma T
Recruitment and Retention Officer

City College Peterborough, United Kingdom