Teaching Assistant - Careers Support

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Supportive staff team

Job summary

The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Teaching Assistant - Careers Support for a full-time post in Birmingham. The role involves assisting students with varied learning needs across class, small-group, and one-to-one settings, helping regulate, engage with studies, and build independence, while supporting social and emotional growth and EHCP targets.

You will work across KS4/KS5, helping students explore careers, visit work experiences, and communicate with employers, with driving as a

Qualifications

• 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 full driving licence and the ability to drive as part of the role.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 basis.
• Help students access learning and make progress towards 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.

Skills

Experience with children

SEND support

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Driving licence

Job description

The Education Network Birmingham seeks a Teaching Assistant - Careers Support for a full-time position in Birmingham, paying £18400 - £21000 per annum. This specialist SEND school requires an individual to assist students with varied learning needs across class, small-group, and one-to-one settings. Responsibilities include helping pupils regulate, engage with studies, and build independence, while supporting social and emotional growth and contributing to EHCP targets. A significant element involves guiding students toward future pathways, preparing them for life beyond school. Applicants should possess strong communication skills, patience, and a commitment to fostering student confidence. The role demands adaptability and a genuine desire to support young people in achieving their potential.

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.

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

Ideal Candidate

• 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

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.