Flexible SEND Teaching Assistant – College

TeacherActive Ltd; Turves Green; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses and certificates

Competitive pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND college based in Northfield, Birmingham, to recruit a Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover. The role supports students aged 18 to 25 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs in a warm, on-site college setting.

The successful candidate will assist in classroom and community activities, addressing learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe, engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and physical needs.
• Caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom and during community-based activities.
• Meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs.
• Maintain a safe, positive and engaging environment.
• Work closely with teaching staff to meet student requirements.

Skills

SLD experience

Caring approach

Team player

Communication skills

DBS update service

Job description

TeacherActive is working with a specialist SEND college based in Northfield, Birmingham, to recruit a Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover. The role supports students aged 18 to 25 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs in a warm, on-site college setting.

The successful candidate will assist in classroom and community activities, addressing learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe, engaging environment.