SEND Teaching Assistant for 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

Are you a compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience supporting young people with additional needs?

Do you enjoy making a positive difference in the lives of young adults with severe learning disabilities and physical needs?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day and short-term work within a welcoming and supportive college environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEND college based in Northfield, Birmingham. This warm and nurturing setting supports young people aged 18 to 25 with severe learning disabilities and physical needs, offering a caring environment where students are encouraged to develop independence through meaningful learning experiences and regular educational trips within the community.

The college is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for flexible day-to-day and short-term cover. The successful Teaching Assistant will support students both in the classroom and during community-based activities, working closely with teaching staff to meet individual learning, personal care and mobility needs while maintaining a safe, positive and engaging environment.

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children or young adults with severe learning disabilities (SLD) and physical needs


• A caring, patient and positive approach to supporting students with additional needs


• The ability to work effectively as part of a supportive team


• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills


• A Child and Adult Workforce DBS on the Update Service or be happy to apply for one


• A genuine passion for helping young people achieve their full potential

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

SEND Teaching Assistant for College

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £90 to £100 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: B31 1LD

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 12 Nov 2026