Proposed interview date: Friday 19th December
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group is seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide dedicated support for Maths classes, including GCSE resits and Functional Skills, at our Roundhouse campus.
The Opportunity
As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you’ll play a key role in supporting Maths teaching for post-16 learners, including GCSE resits and Functional Skills. Working closely with teaching staff, you’ll provide in-class support, deliver small group activities, and help students develop confidence in numeracy. You’ll also assist with resource preparation and targeted interventions to ensure learners stay engaged and achieve their qualifications.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the job description.
About You
You’ll have experience supporting post-16 learners and a good understanding of the GCSE and Functional Skills Maths curriculum. A team player with strategies to engage students who may be disengaged, you’ll bring strong communication skills and a proactive approach. A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English is essential, along with a Level 3 qualification. Ideally, you’ll hold HLTA status.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the job description.
The Benefits
Salary of £27,765 per annum pro rata / Actual Salary is £24,572 per annum
34 days holiday pro rata (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
Continuous development and progression opportunities
Free eye tests with Specsavers
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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