Academic Support Worker

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University College Birmingham invites applications for an Academic Support Worker to join the Disability and Neurodiversity Support team in Birmingham. The role supports FE and 6th Form students with learning differences to access learning, build confidence and progress toward their goals.

The post involves classroom, small group and 1:1 support, developing and reviewing Learner Support Plans, keeping accurate records and working with curriculum teams to promote inclusive learning, attendance

Qualifications

• Experience supporting FE/6th Form or post-16 learners with disabilities.
• Understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred support.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom, small group and 1:1 support for FE and 6th Form learners.
• Develop and review Learner Support Plans and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with curriculum and professional services to promote inclusive learning.

Skills

FE Support

6th Form

Disability support

Neurodiversity awareness

Record-keeping

Job description

Job Title: Academic Support Worker

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £23,792 - £24,337 per annum pro rata of £26,707 - £27,319 per annum - SS2

Job type: Permanent, 37 hours per week over 40 weeks per year

UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.

The Role:

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University College Birmingham's Disability and Neurodiversity Support team, supporting the continued development of our Further Education and 6th Form provision.

The Academic Support Worker will play an important role in supporting FE and 6th Form students with specific learning differences, disabilities and neurodivergent profiles to access learning, develop confidence and make progress towards their individual goals.

This is a student-facing role that combines classroom-based support, small group and 1:1 appointments, interim reviews and administrative activity to help ensure support is responsive, age-appropriate, well documented and aligned to individual learner needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective classroom, small group and 1:1 support for FE and 6th Form learners with disclosed support needs.
• Contribute to the development and review of Learner Support Plans, maintain accurate support records and report on student progress, support impact and relevant supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with curriculum teams and professional service colleagues to promote inclusive learning, attendance, engagement and progress.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Relevant experience of supporting FE, 6th Form or post-16 learners with disabilities, specific learning differences or neurodivergent profiles in an education setting.
• A good understanding of inclusive practice, safeguarding, confidentiality and person-centred support in a post-16 learning environment.
• Strong communication, organisation and record-keeping skills, with the ability to work sensitively and professionally with students and colleagues.

Why Work at University College Birmingham?

• A student-focused institution with a strong commitment to widening participation, inclusion and removing barriers to learning for post-16 learners.
• The opportunity to work as part of a specialist team delivering high-quality, inclusive support in collaboration with FE and 6th Form curriculum teams.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your knowledge, confidence and practice in disability and neurodiversity support.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave 29 days' paid leave per year
• 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government/Teachers' Pension Scheme Employer Contributions - 20.9%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

• All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Sunday 20 September 2026.

Interview Date - Friday 2 October 2026.

Candidates with experience of: Academic Care Worker, Academic Care Support, Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant will also be considered for this role.