Full time

Teaching Assistant - Careers Support

The Education Network Birmingham

Birmingham, B2 5RE

£18400 - £21000 per annum

Posted: 18 August 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 17 September 2026

Ref: 60683521

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About the Role

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.

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

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please "Apply Now" or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham for more information.
Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant and pastoral vacancies across the West Midlands.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
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. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.

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