Location: Birmingham
Salary: £13,412 actual annual salary (based on a full-time equivalent salary of £25,734)
Job Type: Part-Time (22.5 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Wednesday, Term Time Only (38 weeks per year)
Job Overview
South and City College Birmingham is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students in achieving their academic goals. Working alongside teaching staff, you will provide classroom and individual learning support, helping students become confident, independent learners while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about education and making a meaningful difference in students’ learning and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide classroom and one-to-one support for learners as required.
- Work closely with tutors to identify individual learning needs and implement appropriate support strategies.
- Monitor, record, and review learner progress using college systems.
- Assist in setting and reviewing individual learning targets and support plans.
- Adapt learning materials to meet the needs of individual students.
- Contribute to Personal Education Plans (PEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where appropriate.
- Offer regular feedback to students and teaching staff on learner progress.
- Refer students to internal support services such as careers, welfare, or wellbeing when necessary.
- Attend team meetings and contribute to effective communication across the college.
- Support student recruitment, enrolment, and guidance activities when required.
Skills & Requirements
- A genuine passion for supporting learners and promoting student success.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and students.
- Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
- Flexible, patient, and able to adapt to individual learning needs.
- Previous experience in an educational or learning support environment is desirable.
Employee Benefits
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee discount programme (Pluxee Staff Discounts).
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Car Scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to on-site gym facilities.
- Supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
About the College
South and City College Birmingham is one of the UK’s largest further education providers, with eight campuses across Birmingham. The college is committed to delivering outstanding education, promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and helping learners develop the skills and qualifications needed for future success.
Important Information
- Application Closing Date: 12 August 2026
- Enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks are required.
- Applicants must provide two suitable references covering the previous five years.
- The successful candidate must meet the right-to-work requirements and demonstrate fluent spoken and written English.
If you are passionate about supporting students and helping them reach their full potential, we’d love to receive your application.