Teaching Assistant - Careers Support

The Education Network Birmingham; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a proactive Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of learning needs at a SEND school. You will work across class sizes and 1-2-1 settings, aiding learning, behaviour, and independence while supporting careers guidance for KS4/KS5 students.

A driving licence is essential for the role, and you will engage with employers, participate in placement reviews and help plan career-focused activities.

Qualifications

• Proactive and nurturing Teaching Assistant with experience supporting learners.
• Experience working with children or young people, including those with additional learning needs.
• Patient, flexible and positive approach with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships and adapt to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Support students across whole-class, small-group and 1-2-1 settings.
• Help students access learning and progress toward EHCP outcomes.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Support social and emotional development and feedback on learning.
• Contribute to adaptive teaching and curriculum planning.

Skills

Student support

Behaviour management

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Tools

Compass+

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

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.

The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.