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The college is a leading provider in education, for all ages and abilities. When you work for us you can help to make a difference in people’s lives.

We are an award-winning organisation offering inclusive and responsive programmes to people who live and work in the community. From school leavers studying for their future careers, part-time adult learners looking to learn a new hobby or the qualifications or skills they need for the workplace

The college also offers a wide range of positions to support our teaching staff and to provide professional support for our operational teams. We also offer opportunities to work for our Day Opportunities team, working with supported people of all ages with a range of physical, mental and complex needs.

City College Peterborough aims to change the lives of our students and the communities we're a part of. If you would like to be a part of that, we'd love to hear from you.

Tutors And Classroom Roles

If you have a passion for teaching adults or young people, then you will find a range of full-time, part-time and sessional tutor roles available to help you share your skills and knowledge with young people and adults. We recruit sessional tutor roles throughout the year, so send you can send your application in at any time.

Management And Support Staff

You will find a range of jobs available for non-teaching roles across the college and other services it offers. From curriculum planning and support, management and supervisory roles, and Day Opportunities service supporting people with disabilities and complex needs there's lots of roles for you to choose from.

Tutor & Classroom Support Roles

Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision (FIXED TERM 35 hours/week TTO)

Term Time Only – 35 Hours Per Week

Fixed Term until 10th July 2026

NJC Scale 5 £25,583 - £26,403 Pro rata

City College Peterborough are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and learner driven Teaching Assistant to work within our Study Skills Programme – Alternative Provision. You will be working with a diverse group of learners aged 14-16, some of which have special educational needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will vary from providing support for individual students to shared groups of students who need assistance to absorb the lesson material. You will work with the lead Tutor in developing resources for class activities and will assist in record-keeping on ProMonitor.

Our aim is to support learners in becoming independent and to progress onto their next steps in life! To do this job well, you should be proactive, approachable and patient with a positive attitude. If you are passionate about working with and supporting young people, then we would like to hear from you!

The successful candidate will be able to:

  • Establish effective working relationships with learners
  • Undertake the role of Teaching Assistant inside and outside of the classroom to provide high quality support
  • Provide personal care to learners
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Work effectively with tutors to ensure the level of challenge is appropriate for the learners

Desirable criteria:

  • Experience working in an Education Setting.
  • Experience working with individuals who have Special Educational Needs.
  • Experience of administering personal care

To apply, please download the job description and application form and return by e-mail to recruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk or by post to Recruitment Department, City College Peterborough, Brook Street, Peterborough PE1 1TU.

Tel: 01733 761361

Closing date for receipt of all applications: 12th December 2025 at 5pm

Interviews to be held: w/c 15th December 2025

City College Peterborough is committed to Equality and Diversity and to ensuring the safeguarding of learners and carries out appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Teaching Assistant - 28 hours/week TTO

Multi skilled SEN Tutor – Alternative Provision (FIXED TERM TTO + 2 weeks)

Multi Skilled Maths and English Tutor – Alternative Provision (FIXED TERM TTO + 2 weeks)

Management and Support Staff

Service Assistant - 30 hours/week

PCC Grade 5 £24,790 - £25,584 (pro rata) - 1 post available: 30 hours per week

The successful applicant will be entitled to 25 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays (pro rata). We also offer a competitive work-based pension.

We are looking for an individual that has the energy and enthusiasm to work with adults with learning disabilities within our Day Opportunities service; based at the City Centre Hub, City College Peterborough. This role will involve supporting individuals with learning disabilities to maximise their potential, develop independence skills and undertake meaningful activities. Please be advised this post is not term time hours and will involve working 5 days per week Monday – Friday.

You will work to promote a person-centred approach encouraging independence and the empowerment of people using our services. You will assist with the planning, facilitating, and evaluating of a range of activities both on-site and in the local community. Activities can range from cooking, music and crafts, to boxing, sailing and cycling. You will have good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deal confidently with a variety of situations, whilst adhering to individual care and support plans.

You will have an awareness of the challenges facing people with learning disabilities and autism and be able to support individuals with their physical, emotional, and behavioural needs. You will work alongside other team members to support individuals with all aspects of personal care and ensure individuals are able to maximise their independence. You will have effective inter-personal skills and be confident using a computer to log case files and complete relevant paperwork. You will have the ability to use your initiative, prioritise, and liaise with a range of other professionals. You will have the ability to work as part of a team, or individually, and be able to assist supported people on our transport.

To apply, please download the job description and application form and return by e-mail to recruitment@citycollegepeterborough.ac.uk or by post to Recruitment Department, City College Peterborough, Brook Street, Peterborough PE1 1TU.

Tel: 01733 761361

Closing Date for receipt of applications: Friday 5th December 2025

Interview Date: to be confirmed

City College Peterborough is committed to Equality and Diversity and to ensuring the safeguarding of learners and carries out appropriate checks to ensure the suitability of staff working with children, young people and vulnerable adults

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Tutor Job Descriptions

Do you have a passion for a subject that you think would be of interest to others? Whether you have teaching qualifications or not, contact us and we will be happy to work with you to share your skills.

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