Learning Support - 14+ Academies (Part Time, Reduced Year)
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Learning Support - 14+ Academies (Part Time, Reduced Year)Job Reference LUM324/2661
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:
Benefits- 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.
What You Will DoThe 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 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 its ethos, and a high staff to student ratio allows learners to thrive and develop holistically.
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group's values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.
Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.