Teaching Assistant

Red 5 People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to make a meaningful impact on young lives. This varied and rewarding role involves supporting young people with autism or learning disabilities through a blend of classroom learning and work experience. You'll be instrumental in helping them navigate their work placements, ensuring they have the necessary support and adjustments. If you're passionate about empowering youth and have experience in education or youth work, this opportunity could be your next great adventure.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, particularly autism or learning disabilities.
• Ability to liaise with employers and provide feedback.

Responsibilities

• Support tutors during classroom lessons and assist young people in work placements.
• Visit young people at work to help them understand their roles.

Skills

Experience with young people

Knowledge of autism and learning disabilities

Job coaching skills

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Youth Work qualification

Job description

Learning Support Assistant looking for an interesting change?

You’ll be working for a national charity that delivers supported internships for young people with autism or learning disabilities.

The programme blends classroom-based learning (covering employability and functional skills) with hands-on work experience, and supports each young person throughout the journey.

This is a varied and rewarding role. Typically, you'll spend two or three days a week in the classroom, supporting tutors during lesson delivery, and then two or three days out and about as a Job Coach (the balance between classroom and in work support could change) . That means visiting young people at their work placements, helping them understand their roles, liaising with employers for feedback, and supporting with any reasonable adjustments needed in the workplace. You’ll also help with the practical side of getting to and from work.

Access to your own vehicle is essential due to the outreach nature of the role.

We're looking for someone with experience working with young people—ideally those with SEND, particularly autism or learning disabilities. This role could be a great fit for a Teaching Assistant looking to do something different, or a Youth Worker with the right experience.

Please apply via this advert, we aim to respond to everyone. If you haven’t heard back within 72 hours, please complete the “Send Us A Message” form on the Contact Us page of the Red 5 People website, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you.

For more details about the role, feel free to call the office and ask for Lawrence.