Teaching Assistants - English or Maths
37 hours a week, 38 weeks a year
£21,585 (£25,685 pro rata)
Fixed term 2 years

Who are we looking for?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is seeking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to join our Maths and English curriculum teams to provide targeted support within lessons.

The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff, Additional Learning Support colleagues, and curriculum leaders to enhance the quality of teaching and learning, improve learner engagement, and support learners to achieve their full potential. These roles have been introduced to further strengthen learner outcomes in English and Maths through high-quality in-class support.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of inclusive and engaging lessons, working with individual learners and small groups to reinforce learning, build confidence, and accelerate progress. Particular emphasis will be placed on supporting learners who require additional academic support to achieve success in these essential subjects.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about their subject, committed to learner achievement, and able to build positive working relationships with both learners and staff. Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to adapt to the needs of learners in a dynamic classroom environment are essential.

A positive, flexible, and learner-centred attitude is key to success in this role, along with a commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
Generous holiday plans
Salary sacrifice holiday purchase scheme
Free Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working policies
Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free annual eye tests
Access to our onsite gym
Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
Discounted health cash plan
BHN Extras discount schemeBurton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Thursday 20 August. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable

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