Newfriars College is a Specialist FE College with 200+ learners aged between 16 and 25 who have a range of Special Educational Needs. At Newfriars, we are creating a vision that places our learners and their families at the heart of everything we do.
We currently have a number of opportunities for Teaching Assistants to join our amazing teams, playing a pivotal role supporting our learners across our specialist provision.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to deliver a high-quality education programme for young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
You will play a key role in supporting the delivery of a personalised curriculum, helping to prepare young people for their transition into adulthood and enabling them to lead their best possible adult lives. This includes supporting engagement in learning, communication, independence skills, and meaningful daily activities.
The role involves working collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and external professionals to ensure each young person receives a relevant and holistic learning experience that meets their individual needs and aspirations.
What We Offer
- A rewarding role with real impact
- A supportive and forward-thinking team
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A college culture built on inclusion, care, and ambition
Closing date 6th September 2026, interviews will be held during week commencing 14th September.
Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities Statement
Newfriars College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy safeguarding-and-child-protection-policy-25-26.pdf
This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our commitment to safer recruitment.
Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check (with child’s barred list check) along with other relevant employment checks. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.
This role involves working with children and young people and therefore carries specific safeguarding responsibilities, details of these responsibilities are set out in the job description and person specification. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and the successful applicant will be required to disclose relevant criminal history information in accordance with current legislation and guidance.
Check if you need to tell someone about your criminal record: https://www.gov.uk/tell-employer-or-college-about-criminal-record/what-information-you-need-to-give
Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if the candidate is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs will not be accepted.
Newfriars Collegeis an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.
Pay: £14.13-£15.56 per hour
Work Location: In person
