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We are looking to appoint an inspirational, flexible, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to work within our new Designated Specialist Provision (DSP) who is passionate in ensuring young people achieve the best possible learning outcomes.
This role is challenging yet highly rewarding, and it will give the right person a chance to play a key role in providing support to our students with a range of needs to make a real difference to their lives.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Permanent (You are required to complete a 26 working weeks probation period before the appointment is confirmed)
Hours: 35 hours per week / 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week)
Working Day: 8.15 am to 3.45 pm, Monday – Friday (with 30 mins for lunch)
Grade: APT&C Grade 5 point 11-14 (Single Status generic job description E9001b)
FTE Salary: £28,598 (pro-rata: £23,347)
Who are we looking for?
This is a great opportunity for a hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our specialist team, in our DSP for students with communication and interaction needs. We are looking for someone with high levels of emotional intelligence and can work both one-to-one with a student yet also have the presence and personality to engage with small groups. The successful candidate would need to have accreditation as an HLTA; HLTA status or relevant level 3 qualification, and a minimum of 2 years experience of working within an educational setting with students with SEND, with an age range appropriate to the role.
We welcome candidates who share our belief, that our diverse and amazing students deserve the very best! Therefore, the successful candidate will:
1. play a part in embedding our shared vision and ethos across all areas of the college
2. be a TCOLC Character role model, embodying our four pillars: Intellectual, Moral, Community and Performance
3. ensure students are well supported to develop the knowledge and behaviours that will enable them to flourish, even in the face of challenges
4. be passionate about working in an inclusive, multi-faith and multi-cultural community and understand the importance of engaging parents/carers and community leaders in the education of our students
5. will always act in the best interests of children through ensuring highly effective safeguarding procedures
6. be a team player, who relishes the opportunity to work with colleagues across the whole college
7. be highly motivated and demonstrate an ability to learn.
Who are we?
The City of Leicester College is a thriving multi-cultural 11-19 college, with nearly 1600 students on roll, which includes a highly successful sixth form of 250+. Whilst we are one of the largest schools in the city, we maintain a distinct identity and prioritise the health and wellbeing of our staff and students alike.
In recent years, we have made huge changes to ensure that ambition sits at the heart of everything we do. The changes we have made to curriculum, behaviour and personal development programs have seen us deliver the best exam results we have ever had by some considerable margin.
We can offer:
8. a challenging, rewarding inner-city multi-cultural, multi-faith community
9. a school where we are truly ambitious for the community that we serve
10. a supportive and purposeful induction
11. a fantastic, well-resourced inspiring learning environment
12. committed, enthusiastic, creative staff and students
13. a friendly and supportive working environment where staff work as a team to deliver student success
14. access to excellent technology resources
15. staff healthcare benefits through Bupa
16. staff RAC vehicle benefits
17. staff ‘cycle to work’ scheme
18. eligibility for a Blue Light Card
Equal Opportunities:
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Closing date for applications:
The closing date for this position is 9:00am on Wednesday 5th November 2025. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.
Interviews will be held in the same or following week but may take place sooner.
References will be sought from the short-listed candidates nominated referees prior to interview.
Safeguarding Statement
The City of Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check)