Teaching Assistant

Newfriars College; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Inclusion-focused culture

Job summary

Newfriars College invites applications for Teaching Assistant roles to support post-16 learners with SEN and disabilities. The position involves working closely with the teaching team to deliver a tailored programme and assist learners across the specialist provision.

There is a clear focus on preparing learners for adulthood and supporting independence in daily activities. The college offers a rewarding role with opportunities for professional growth, and a culture of inclusion and ambition.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality education programme for learners with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Support delivery of a personalised curriculum to prepare learners for adulthood.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to meet individual needs.

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Post 16 Learners with a range of Special Educational Needs & Disabilities

Salary £20,866 - £22,987 based on 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year / hourly rate £14.13 - £15.56 (Full time equivalent salary £27,254 - £30,024)

Working hours - Full-time (32.5 hours per week) and part-time opportunities available. Term Time + 1 week (39 weeks per year)

'Together we raise aspirations and transform lives'

Newfriars College is a Specialist FE College with 200+ learners aged between 16 and 25 who have a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. At Newfriars, we are creating a vision that places our learners and their families at the heart of everything we do.

We currently have a number of opportunities for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing team, playing a pivotal role supporting our learners across our specialist provision.

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to deliver a high-quality education programme for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a personalised curriculum, helping to prepare young people for their transition into adulthood and enabling them to lead their best possible adult lives. This includes supporting engagement in learning, communication, independence skills, and meaningful daily activities.

The role involves working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure each young person receives a relevant and holistic learning experience that meets their individual needs and aspirations.

What We Offer

• A rewarding role with real impact
• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A college culture built on inclusion, care, and ambition
• Competitive salary and benefits

Safeguarding Statement:

Newfriars College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our College's commitment to safer recruitment.

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions.

This role involves working with children and young people and therefore carries specific safeguarding responsibilities, details of these responsibilities are set out in the job description and person specification. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be required to disclose relevant criminal history information in accordance with current legislation and guidance.

Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give

Newfriars College is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.