Employability and Enrichment Assistant

University College Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 29 days pro rata

Public sector pension (LGPS) 20.9%

Private healthcare

Staff development sponsorship

On-site gym

Salary sacrifice schemes

Job summary

University College Birmingham is seeking an Employability and Enrichment Assistant in Birmingham. You will work with EHCP students to access enrichment activities, build social and communication skills, and prepare for employment, apprenticeships or further study.

You will collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure inclusive college life, tracking progress and supporting individual development. The role requires proactive organisation, strong communication, and experience supporting learners

Qualifications

• Proactive and well-organised candidate with strong communication abilities.
• Experience supporting learners with SEND or additional needs.
• Passion for improving student outcomes and employability development (CV writing and interview prep).

Responsibilities

• Work with EHCP students to access enrichment activities and build social/communication skills.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams and support services to engage students in college life.
• Track progress and support individual development toward employment, apprenticeships, or further study.

Skills

Communication skills

SEND support experience

Motivation and student engagement

Job description

Job Title: Employability and Enrichment Assistant

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £19,676 - £20,127 per annum pro rata of £27,241 - £27,865 per annum - SS2

Job type: Permanent, Full-time. 30 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:

UCB's highly experienced Disability and Neurodiversity Support team is expanding during an exciting period of growth, including the development of world-class facilities, and we are looking to recruit an Employability and Enrichment Assistant.

In this impactful role, you will work closely with EHCP students to access enrichment activities, build social and communication skills, and prepare for employment, apprenticeships, or further study. You will collaborate with curriculum teams and support services to ensure students are fully engaged in inclusive college life, while tracking progress and supporting individual development.

You will be a proactive and organised individual with strong communication skills, experience of supporting learners with SEND or additional needs, and a passion for improving student outcomes. The ability to motivate students, build positive relationships, and support employability development (including CV writing and interview preparation) will be key to success.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave
  • 29 days' paid leave per year (pro rata)
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Local Government 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.
• 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 - Thursday 5th November 2026.

Interview Date - TBC.

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