Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Roundhouse

Proposed Interview date - Tuesday 10th March

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

Derby College Group is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide dedicated support for our students at our Roundhouse campus.

The Opportunity

This opportunity offers a rewarding role in supporting the delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning for post‑16 students across a range of curriculum areas at the Roundhouse campus. As a Higher‑Level Teaching Assistant, you will work closely and collaboratively with teaching staff to strengthen student progress, enhance engagement, and build confidence in curriculum content. By fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, the role plays a key part in helping students achieve their full potential and in driving excellence across the College’s teaching and learning provision.

For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please click here.

About You

You’ll have a solid understanding of how to support learning and personal development, with experience working with post-16 students. A team player with strategies to engage learners who may be disengaged, you’ll bring excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is essential, and ideally, you’ll hold HLTA status.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

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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