Teaching Assistant - Great Barr Campus

Teaching Assistant
Care First: Further Education - Great Barr Campus
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Help Young People Build Confidence, Discover Their Strengths and Take Their Next Steps Towards Independence!

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to helping students with SEND, SEMH needs and autism thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

You'll encourage learners to take on new challenges, celebrate their successes and develop the skills they need for a more independent future. From supporting learning activities to helping students build important life skills, you'll make a real and lasting difference.

You'll:

• Support students one-to-one and in small groups.
• Help make learning fun, engaging and accessible.
• Encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
• Work alongside teachers to create positive learning experiences.
• Celebrate progress and achievements, no matter how big or small.
• Provide practical and pastoral support when needed.
• Support trips, activities and opportunities beyond the classroom.
• Be part of a caring team that puts students at the heart of everything it does.

About You

We're looking for someone with warmth, patience and a genuine desire to help others succeed.

You'll be someone who:

• Builds positive relationships naturally.
• Remains calm, resilient and encouraging when challenges arise.
• Enjoys supporting young people to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.
• Is flexible, proactive and willing to learn.
• Communicates effectively with students, families and colleagues.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Has a full driving licence and can travel between sites when required.

Experience in education or another learner-facing environment would be valuable. Previous experience supporting learners with SEND, SEMH or behaviours that challenge, and a Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent, would be an advantage.

About Us At OFG Education, we believe every student deserves an education designed around who they are. Through high expectations, deep expertise and truly personalised education, we help students realise their potential and prepare for successful futures. Building on more than 20 years of experience, we are bringing our approach to more students and communities around the world. Across the UK, Iberia and the Gulf, our schools combine the strength, expertise and high standards of an international education group with the individuality of each school and the communities they serve. Whatever your role, joining OFG Education means contributing to our shared ambition: empowering every student to success through truly personalised education.

Why Join Care First?

Care First provides person-centred education and day provision for young adults with learning difficulties, autism, mental health needs and complex needs. Our tailored programmes help learners develop life skills, build independence and thrive within their communities.

We are proud to be a part of OFG Education who in 2025 were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place students and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

OFG Education is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, OFG Education does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.