Higher Level Teaching Assistant
Proposed interview date: Monday 20th July 2026
Kindly note that we do not accept CVs, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education requirements. All applications must be submitted via the link provided only.
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Derby College Group is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide dedicated support for classes, including GCSE resits, Functional Skills and cross-college curriculum, at our Roundhouse campus.
The Opportunity
As a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), you’ll play a key role in supporting teaching for students on different courses. 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.
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There are 2 positions:
1. Full time Maths HLTA within our Routes provision (37 hours per week)
2. Part time HLTA (15 hours per week) across college
Please note in your application which role you would like to apply for.
About You
You’ll have experience supporting post-16 learners and either a good understanding of the GCSE and Functional Skills Maths curriculum, or understanding of varied curriculum areas. 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.
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The Benefits
3. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 19.9% employer contribution
4. Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
5. TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
6. Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
7. Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
8. Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
9. Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
10. Continuous
11. Free eye tests with Specsavers
12. Employee Assistance Programme
13. 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 not eligible 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. If you are on a graduate visa please let us know on your application so we can assess eligibility for employment with us.
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