Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEND College (Aston)

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a specialist post-16 SEND college in Aston. Starting in September 2026, you will work Monday-Thursday (8:45 am-3:00 pm) supporting young adults with complex learning, communication and physical needs, helping them develop independence and life-skills for adulthood.

Key responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and group support to students throughout the college day.
• Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting, changing and hygiene, ensuring dignity and respect.
• Support mobility, positioning and moving-and-handling in line with individual care plans.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver personalised learning programmes.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development, using tools such as AAC where appropriate.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Required profile

• Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning, Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Extensive experience supporting children or young people with complex SEND needs.
• Proven experience providing personal care in an educational or care setting.
• Confidence working with physical disabilities, communication difficulties and complex learning needs.
• Caring, patient and flexible attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Availability to start in September 2026 and commit to a long-term role.

Required skills

What we offer

• Long-term contract beginning September 2026.
• Competitive rate of £14.61 per hour.
• Opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team in a specialist SEND environment.
• Ongoing professional development and support.
• Structured Monday-Thursday schedule (8:45 am-3:00 pm).