Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SMART Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist Post-16 college in Perry Barr, Birmingham. You will support learners aged 16–25 with diverse needs, helping them access education and build essential life skills.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, paying £95 per day. Immediate start subject to compliance; DBS on Update Service is essential.

Formación

• For this position, you must have at least 6 months’ experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex additional needs.
• Confidence supporting young people with communication difficulties.
• Patient, compassionate and understanding approach.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to follow individual care, learning and support plans.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Willingness to support personal care where required.
• Team player with a genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential.
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on Update Service – essential.
• Satisfactory references covering your most recent 24 months.
• Availability to start immediately once fully compliant.

Responsabilidades

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners aged 16–25.
• Supporting individuals with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Supporting non-verbal learners or those with limited verbal communication.
• Using communication strategies to encourage interaction and engagement.
• Helping learners access personalised education programmes.
• Encouraging independence and practical life skills.
• Supporting activities such as cooking, shopping, personal organisation and daily routines.
• Helping learners develop confidence and social interaction.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Following EHCP outcomes and individual support plans.
• Supporting learners with personal care where required.
• Encouraging participation in vocational and practical learning activities.
• Working closely with teachers and other support professionals.

Conocimientos

1:1 support

Small-group support

Autism support

SEN support

Communication support

Patience and empathy

Relationship building

Team player

Independence support

Personal care support

Following care plans

Flexible and adaptable

DBS Update Service

References 24 months

Educación

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (advantageous)

Descripción del empleo

What's in it for you?

• £95 per day
• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position
• Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm
• Immediate start once compliant
• Work within a specialist Post-16 SEND college
• Support young people aged 16–25
• Small-group and individualised learner support
• Opportunity to develop further experience supporting complex learning needs
• Work alongside experienced education and specialist support professionals
• Make a genuine difference to young people’s independence and future opportunities

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support young people with diverse additional needs, helping them access education, develop essential life skills, and become more confident and independent. Many learners require tailored support for their communication, sensory, emotional, and learning needs. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where patience, consistency, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to learners aged 16–25
• Supporting individuals with autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs
• Supporting non‑verbal learners or those with limited verbal communication
• Using appropriate communication strategies to encourage interaction and engagement
• Helping learners access personalised education programmes
• Encouraging independence and practical life skills
• Supporting activities such as cooking, shopping, personal organisation and daily routines
• Helping learners develop confidence and social interaction
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
• Recognising sensory needs and adapting your approach accordingly
• Following individual support plans and EHCP outcomes
• Supporting learners with personal care where required
• Encouraging participation in vocational and practical learning activities
• Working closely with teachers and other support professionals
• Helping maintain a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment

Preparing Young People for Adulthood

Support young people as they build skills that will benefit them beyond education. The college emphasises practical, vocational, and life skills to foster independence and confidence. You may support activities that focus on:

• Independent living and everyday life skills
• Communication and social interaction
• Personal development and wellbeing
• Functional English and maths
• Vocational learning and employability
• Community participation
• Building confidence and self‑esteem
• Developing greater independence in daily routines

Progress is individual, and you will help celebrate each achievement — however small — as learners develop towards greater independence.

Skills and Experience

For this position, you must have:

• Minimum 6 months’ relevant experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting individuals with autism, learning disabilities, or complex additional needs
• Confidence supporting young people with communication difficulties
• Patient, compassionate and understanding approach
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to support learners with varying levels of independence
• Ability to follow individual care, learning and support plans
• Flexible and adaptable approach
• Willingness to support personal care where required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Genuine commitment to helping young people achieve their potential
• Enhanced Child & Adult DBS registered on the Update Service – essential
• Satisfactory references covering your most recent 24 months
• Availability to start immediately once fully compliant

Experience within a specialist SEND school, Post-16 college, PMLD provision, autism setting, or complex needs environment would be beneficial. A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous, but relevant specialist experience is the priority.

Location and Package

• Location: Perry Barr, Birmingham area
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist Post-16 College
• Pay: £95 per day
• Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Age Group: 16–25
• Start Date: Immediate, subject to compliance
• SEN Experience: Essential
• DBS: Enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service – essential

If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant who is passionate about working with young people with complex needs, and you understand the value of developing independence, communication, and confidence, this role could be the perfect next step for you.