Variable Hours Educational Support Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Dudley is seeking a Variable Hours Educational Support Assistant to provide support to learners with complex special educational needs and disabilities. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in this area and will work as part of a dedicated support team. Experience in personal care will be advantageous. This role offers £12.77 per hour, with a focus on promoting independence among learners. The closing date for applications is 4th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience supporting learners with complex SEN and disabilities.
• Experience providing personal care is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to learners with complex special educational needs and disabilities.
• Promote independence and enable learners to achieve and progress.
• Assist with personal care.

Skills

Supporting learners with complex special educational needs

Promoting independence

Experience with personal care

Job description

Variable Hours Educational Support Assistant

£12.77 per hour

Dudley College of Technology is one of the most successful further education colleges in the UK, providing a wide range of education and training programmes across the West Midlands. With a large estate centred on the Dudley and Brierley Hill Learning Quarters, it provides inspirational facilities, in which students can access world-leading technology at the forefront of Further Education. Graded ‘Good’ by Ofsted in our most recent inspection in 2023, success rates for learners, across all programmes, are on or significantly above national benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to learners with complex special educational needs and disabilities, including sensory impairments, autism and challenging behaviour.
• Promote independence and enable learners to achieve and progress.
• Assist with personal care (advantage if experienced).
• Work as part of the college’s cross‑college support team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience supporting learners with complex SEN and disabilities.
• Experience providing personal care is an advantage.

All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.

To apply please visit dudleycol.ac.uk/our-college/jobs

Closing date – 4th January 2026

Dudley College of Technology is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.