Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Location: The Roundhouse, 2 Roundhouse Rd, Derby DE24 8JE Closing date: 10 December 2025 Interview date: 19thDecember Derby College Group is seeking a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to provide dedicated support for English classes, including GCSE resits and Functional Skills, at our Roundhouse campus. The Opportunity Were looking for a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support the delivery of high-quality English lessons for post-16 learners, including GCSE resits and Functional Skills. Working closely with teaching staff, youll provide in-class support, deliver small group activities, and help students build confidence in reading, writing, and communication. Your role will be key in ensuring learners stay engaged and achieve their English qualifications. About You Youll have a solid understanding of how to support learning and personal development, with experience working with post-16 students and knowledge of GCSE and Functional Skills English. A team player with strategies to engage learners who may be disengaged, youll bring excellent communication skills and a proactive approach. A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) is essential, and ideally, youll hold HLTA status. 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 Solicitorsfree 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. 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 theHome Office websitefor further information. Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.TPBN1_UKTJ