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Higher Learning Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26,174 per annum FTE, actual salary £11,588 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Derby College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E5627a |
Summary
Optimistic - Inclusive - Healthy - Innovative – Collaborative
Are you passionate about education and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential? Do you have strong skills in English and Maths and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the classroom? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Higher Learning Support Assistant (HLSA) at Derby College Group. We currently have vacancies at our Roundhouse Campus.
We would welcome you to come and visit our fantastic campus and meet the team before applying, please reach out to sophie.sanderson@derby-college.ac.uk
The Opportunity
As a Higher Learning Support Assistant for English and Maths, 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. You’ll provide targeted support to help students excel in their studies, foster a positive learning environment, and contribute to their academic success.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
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’ll be keen to work with students supporting them to access all elements of the curriculum.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description.
The Benefits
Salary of £26,174 per annum FTE, actual salary £11,588.
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 6 college closure days where applicable pro rata
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% 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.
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.
Are you passionate about education and dedicated to helping students achieve their full potential? Do you have strong skills in English and Maths and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the classroom? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Higher Learning Support Assistant (HLSA) at Derby College Group. We currently have vacancies at our Roundhouse Campus.
We would welcome you to come and visit our fantastic campus and meet the team before applying, please reach out to sophie.sanderson@derby-college.ac.uk
The Opportunity
As a Higher Learning Support Assistant for English and Maths, 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. You’ll provide targeted support to help students excel in their studies, foster a positive learning environment, and contribute to their academic success.
For a full explanation of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.
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’ll be keen to work with students supporting them to access all elements of the curriculum.
For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please see the Job Description.
The Benefits
Salary of £26,174 per annum FTE, actual salary £11,588.
20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 6 college closure days where applicable pro rata
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with a 20.5% 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.
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.