Proposed interview date: 7th July 2026
The Opportunity
By supporting students in the effective use of assistive technologies and specialist equipment, this role directly empowers individuals to overcome barriers and fully engage with their academic programmes. It offers the chance to develop and create accessible learning resources that benefit a diverse range of learners across all Derby College sites, enhancing students’ independence, confidence and contributing to a more inclusive learning environment.
About You
You will bring an understanding of how to adapt materials into accessible formats and demonstrate familiarity with specialist equipment and assistive technologies that enhance student engagement. Confidence in using key digital tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook will enable you to create and manage accessible resources effectively. A sound awareness of the Equality Act 2010, SEND reforms, and Education, Health and Care Plans reflects your commitment to inclusive practice, alongside your understanding of current approaches to supporting students with specific learning difficulties and disabilities. With experience working directly with students and an ability to apply varied assessment methods, you will be well‑equipped to meet individual needs.
The Benefits
- Salary of £24,989 per annum, pro rata per annum
- 34 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
- 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.
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 identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. 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 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. If you are on a graduate visa please let us know in your application so we can assess eligibility for employment with us.
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