Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English

Derby-College; West Hallam; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 27,765 GBP per year pro rata

34 days holiday

LGPS pension 19.9% employer

Nursery discount

TOTUM discount card

Rail discounts

Microsoft Office + 1TB OneDrive

SENSI on-site salon discount

Solicitors discount

Job summary

Derby College Group is seeking a dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to support English lessons for post-16 learners at our Broomfield Hall campus. You will assist delivery, run small groups and help students improve reading, writing and communication while collaborating with staff.

Ideal candidates have Level 3 qualification (HLTA status preferred) and experience with GCSE/Functional Skills English.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of how to support learning and personal development.
• Experience with post-16 students and knowledge of GCSE/Functional Skills English.
• A proactive approach with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of High Quality English lessons for post-16 learners.
• Provide in-class support and deliver small group activities.
• Help students build confidence in reading, writing and communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Post-16 experience

Education

Level 3 qualification

HLTA status (preferred)

Job description

Higher Level Teaching Assistant - English

Proposed interview date: 28th September

Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration

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 Broomfield Hall campus.

The Opportunity

We’re 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, you’ll 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

You’ll 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, 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.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,765 per annum pro rata / Actual Salary is £24,572 per annum
• 34 days holiday (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

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 [e-mail].

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.

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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