We are seeking to appoint full and part time Teaching Assistants.
Previous applicants for this position need not apply
Closing Date for applications is: Tuesday 7th July 2026
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 15th July 2026
Aims of Job/Job Purpose
The main purpose of this post is to work alongside teaching staff to support the teaching and learning process to help learners complete their chosen course of study successfully and to -
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Foster the participation of students in the social and academic processes of the College.
- Seek to enable students to become more independent learners
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To provide in-class support to learners with out of class support where identified.
- To complete relevant documentation/systems to track and monitor progress as required by the college.
- Support and maintain effective working relationships with learners and liaise with tutors and other relevant staff to ensure that support is appropriate.
- Work with tutors to identify individual learning needs.
- Work with learners and tutors to set and agree individual targets as part of their individual support plan.
- Where necessary, carry out further assessments of students.
- Contribute towards Personal Education and Education, Health and Care Plans.
- Monitor and review learner’s progress regularly and amend targets as necessary.
- Modify teaching materials to meet individual learner needs.
- As required make referrals internally in response to learners emerging needs i.e. careers, welfare etc.
- Provide feedback to learners and tutors on progress at key stages in the learning process.
- Attend meetings at the request of your line manager to ensure efficient communication with the College.
- Assist in the College’s recruitment and enrolment process and contribute to advice and guidance processes.
We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.
Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.
At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.
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The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.
All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.
An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.
Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.
Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
