Teaching Assistant - Careers Support

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

DBS checks and safeguarding

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of learning needs in a SEND school in Birmingham. The role involves working across whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 settings, helping students engage with learning and develop independence.

You will assist with careers and work experience placements for KS4/KS5, communicate with employers, and maintain accurate records. A full driving licence is essential for this role and DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs
• Patient, flexible and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Full driving licence and the ability to drive as part of the role
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Support students on a whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 basis
• Help students access learning and make progress towards their individual EHCP outcomes
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Support students' social and emotional development
• Contribute to adaptive teaching and curriculum planning
• Assist with personal care where required
• Support KS4 and KS5 students to identify suitable work experience opportunities
• Visit students at work experience placements and complete placement reviews
• Communicate with employers and families where appropriate

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEND School - Careers

Are you a passionate and committed Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of young people? This specialist school is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join its supportive team, helping students with a range of learning needs to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

This is a varied role where you will work across whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 settings, adapting your approach to help students regulate, engage with learning and develop their independence. You will play an important role in supporting students' social and emotional development while contributing to their individual EHCP outcomes.

A key part of the role will also involve supporting students with careers and work experience. You will help KS4 and KS5 students explore potential placements, visit students during work experience, communicate with employers and contribute to careers meetings and placement reviews. Being able to drive is essential for this role.

The Role

• Support students on a whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 basis
• Help students access learning and make progress towards their individual EHCP outcomes
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and engagement
• Support students' social and emotional development
• Contribute to adaptive teaching and curriculum planning
• Assist with personal care where required
• Support students during break and lunchtime
• Maintain accurate student records and contribute to feedback on learning
• Support students with careers guidance and work experience placements
• Visit students at work experience placements and complete placement reviews
• Communicate with employers and families where appropriate
• Support KS4 and KS5 students to identify suitable work experience opportunities
• Update student profiles and careers information
• Use systems such as Compass+ following appropriate training

The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and nurturing Teaching Assistant who is able to build strong professional relationships with young people and adapt their approach according to individual needs.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting students with additional learning needs
• A patient, flexible and positive approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Excellent teamwork and organisational skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing
• A full driving licence and the ability to drive as part of the role

What You'll Receive

• A varied Teaching Assistant role combining classroom and careers support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's futures
• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to gain valuable experience supporting careers and work experience
• A rewarding role helping students aspire, thrive and achieve
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks.

The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.