Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary

£25,467 - £27,295 per annum

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Package

Permanent Term Time only 38 weeks per year Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted shopping Wellbeing services On-site nurseries Cycle2work scheme Excellent training and development opportunities

Job category/type

Support

Date posted

10/07/2026

Job reference

REQ002610

About the Role

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Maths & English)

About the Role

We are seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our team and support students studying GCSE and Functional skills English and Maths. This is a newly created position and therefore offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about helping learners succeed, building learners confidence and supporting their progression.

In this role you will play a key part in supporting teaching and learning by providing in class support, delivering small group interventions and working closely with teaching staff to help students reach their full potential. You will be part of creating a positive learning environment where students are engaged, supported and challenged to succeed.

The successful applicant will have

• Minimum Level 2 in maths and English (GCSE Grade C or above, GCSE Grade 4 or above or equivalent)
• Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) qualification.
• Experience working with young people and delivering well-structured sessions is essential.
• Ability to use data to monitor progress and inform support strategies.
• Experience in building positive relationships and providing constructive feedback.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• You will be required to provide teaching cover when appropriate.
• You will be required to be flexible and on occasions work at different locations.

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Friday 8.30am - 4.00pm (30 minute unpaid lunch break daily)

Interview date: 6 August 2026

Leicester College is one of the largest further education colleges in the UK, delivering a wide range of technical, vocational, higher education and apprenticeship programmes. We work in close partnership with employers and communities to support skills development, progression and opportunity across the region.

Our mission is developing skills, supporting businesses, engaging communities and changing lives. Find out more about us here.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact ***email_hidden***. Please note, we may close this advert early if suitable candidates are identified, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

Why Leicester College?

Joining Leicester College offers a competitive reward package alongside the opportunity to make a significant impact within a large and diverse FE organisation. You can expect:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)membership with generous employer contributions

• 26 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and up to 7 concessionary days per year

• A strong commitment to professional development, leadership learning and career progression

• Access to a wide range of staff benefits and wellbeing support, including retail discounts, travel benefits and family‑friendly policies

Further details on our full reward and benefits package can be found here.

Safe & Inclusive

Leicester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Leicester College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We operate anonymous recruitment for all roles to support fair and inclusive recruitment practices.

Applicant data will be processed in accordance with our privacy notice. Further information about our recruitment practices, safeguarding approach and policies can be found on our website.