Post-16 Teaching Assistant in Sutton Coldfield

TeacherActive Ltd; Sutton Coldfield; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dedicated onboarding support 24/7

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme: up to £

Zusammenfassung

TeacherActive Ltd is recruiting a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant for our specialist SEND college in Sutton Coldfield. You will deliver 1:1 and small group support, help with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, and assist learners to build independence and life skills.

You will work 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday, on-site, supporting pupils with ASD, PMLD, SLD and various complex needs while promoting safeguarding and positive behaviour strategies.

Qualifikationen

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting young people with SEND.
• Experience supporting post-16 learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex needs.
• Knowledge of EHCP targets and individualised learning support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting learner independence.

Aufgaben

• Provide 1:1 and small group learning support to post-16 learners.
• Assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets.
• Manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Support learners with personal care, communication, community activities and independent living skills.

Kenntnisse

SEND experience

Behaviour management

Personal care support

Communication with learners

Ausbildung

Teaching Assistant qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Post-16 Teaching Assistant in Sutton Coldfield

Are you an experienced Post-16 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs and disabilities?

Do you have experience supporting learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD or complex learning and behavioural needs?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping young people develop their independence and life skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND College based in Sutton Coldfield, supporting post-16 learners with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties / PMLD, Severe Learning Difficulties / SLD and complex behavioural needs. The college focuses on providing individualised education, developing essential life skills and promoting independence to help young people achieve their full potential.

The college is looking to take on a dedicated Post-16 Teaching Assistant on a full-time, long-term basis, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm. The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with individual learning plans and EHCP targets, manage challenging behaviour using positive strategies, and support learners with personal care, communication, community activities and independent living skills.

The successful Post-16 Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience supporting young people with SEND
• Experience working with post-16 learners with ASD, PMLD, SLD, complex learning difficulties or challenging behaviour
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans / EHCPs and individualised learning support
• Confidence supporting personal care, emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour management
• An understanding of safeguarding procedures and the importance of promoting learner independence
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach with excellent communication skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend
• Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £110 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: B75

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Posting date: 15 Oct 2026

Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.