College Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in Birmingham is seeking a motivated College Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16+. The role involves providing academic and pastoral support, promoting positive behaviour, and working closely with lecturers. Ideal candidates will have experience in education and a passion for helping young people succeed. This position offers competitive daily rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Support from a welcoming staff and leadership team

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive daily rates

Opportunities for long-term roles and progression

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or students in education.
• Able to build positive relationships and provide encouragement.
• Reliable and proactive team player.

Responsibilities

• Support students aged 16+ within lessons and study sessions.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group academic or pastoral support.
• Help students with coursework and confidence building.
• Promote positive behaviour and independence.

Skills

Experience supporting young people or students in education

Patient and approachable

Ability to build positive relationships

Reliable and proactive

Experience with SEND or SEM-H support

Job description

College Teaching Assistant – B12 Area

Aspire People – Birmingham, B12 – January 2026

Aspire People are looking for a motivated and supportive College Teaching Assistant to join a friendly and inclusive further education setting in the B12 area. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about helping young adults succeed in their studies and future careers.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students aged 16+ within lessons and study sessions
• Providing 1:1 and small‑group academic or pastoral support
• Helping students with coursework, organisation and confidence
• Promoting positive behaviour and independence
• Working closely with lecturers, pastoral staff and SEN teams

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people or students in education
• Patient, approachable and able to build positive relationships
• Can offer encouragement and motivation to learners
• Reliable, proactive and able to work as part of a team
• Experience with SEND or SEM‑H support is beneficial but not essential

Benefits

• Support from a welcoming staff and leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities for long‑term roles and progression through Aspire People

If you're passionate about supporting young people and ready for a new role from January, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now through Aspire People to be considered for this rewarding college TA opportunity.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.