HLTA - Pathways

Derby College Group; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Nursery discount

TOTUM card / Tastecard

Rail discounts

OneDrive 1TB + MS Office

SENSI salon discount

Solicitors discount - Will writing

Wellbeing / EAP

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a skilled Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Curriculum team at the Broomfield Campus. You will support teachers and learners with EHCP/High Needs, helping students aged 16-25 develop English, maths, life and work skills in a personalised programme.

We value initiative, inclusive practice, and a can-do attitude, with full support to achieve Level 4 HLTA qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in education, supporting students.
• Willing to work towards Level 4 HLTA qualification.
• Ability to foster inclusive practice and build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers across Pathways provision.
• Assist students aged 16-25 with EHCP/High Needs.
• Provide support during unstructured times of the day.

Skills

HLTA experience

Inclusive practice

Education

HLTA qualification

Job description

Optimistic - Equity - Kindness - Innovation - Collaboration

Derby College Group (DCG) are recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated Inclusion Curriculum team within our Pathways provision at our iconic Broomfield Campus. We are passionate about Preparation for Adulthood and about ensuring that young people with complex needs develop the skills and confidence for increasingly independent lives.

The Opportunity

As a Higher Learning Support Assistant for Pathways provision, you’ll play a vital role in supporting teachers and enhancing the learning experience for our students with an Education, Health and Care Plan / High Needs. Our full-time students are aged from 16-25 and follow personalised learning programmes including embedding English and maths, social skills, life skills, work skills and personal development. HLTAs provide a range of support across our curriculum and throughout unstructured times of the day.

About you

We value the ability to build good working relationships, the ability to foster confidence and a ‘can do’ attitudes and challenge the 3000 students we support to strive for excellence. We also value practical problem solving and using your initiative in trying to make our students world a little better every day. You will be highly motivated and fully committed to inclusive practice. You will be an enthusiastic individual with relevant experience in education and be keen to work with students and support their growth. You will also either already be HLTA qualified or willing to work towards your level 4 HLTA qualification with full support from us.

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


• Our new and enhanced Employee Assistance Programme provides 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, mental health, and life matters. 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 [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 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

Our Commitment to Sustainability

We are committed to embedding sustainability throughout Derby College Group, from the way we operate to the way we educate and support our learners. We welcome applicants who are motivated to support our sustainability ambitions, help reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to a creating a more sustainable world for our future generations.