Further Education Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting autistic young adults to develop independence, employability skills, and confidence for adult life?
Do you have the confidence to lead small groups of learners in real-world work environments and help them succeed in community-based placements?
We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our specialist Further Education College for young people aged 19–25 with autism and additional learning needs. This is a highly rewarding role for proactive, enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships, promote independence, and confidently support learners both on campus and in the wider community.

About the Role
This role is ideal for someone with experience similar to a Job Coach, Senior Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or someone who has previously supported young people with SEND in vocational, community, or employment settings.
A significant part of the role involves accompanying and leading groups of learners on external work placements, helping them develop workplace skills, confidence, communication, and independence.
You will work closely with teachers, therapists, job coaches, employers, and families to ensure learners achieve their educational and employment outcomes.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support small groups of learners during external work placements and community-based activities.
• Build learners'' confidence, independence, and employability skills in real-world settings.
• Support students to develop workplace behaviours, communication skills, and social understanding.
• Provide individual and group support across vocational and life-skills programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and personal wellbeing.
• Support learners to access local facilities and develop independent travel skills.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, job coaches, therapists, and employers.
• Contribute to learner progress reviews and celebrate achievements.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and learner welfare.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.