Teaching Assistant – Work Experience & Careers
Birmingham - Special School - Term Time Only 
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with additional needs and preparing them for life beyond education?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference both in the classroom and out in the community?
An excellent SEND school in Birmingham is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEND while taking a leading role in developing work experience opportunities and careers education.
This is a varied and rewarding position that combines classroom support with helping young people build confidence, develop employability skills and access meaningful work placements.

The Role
Working alongside teachers and the wider school team, you will provide support to pupils in class, in small groups and on a one-to-one basis, helping them to achieve their academic, social and personal goals.
Alongside your classroom responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the school's careers programme by:

• Building relationships with local employers and businesses
• Supporting students in finding suitable work experience placements
• Visiting pupils during placements and carrying out reviews
• Liaising with employers, parents and carers
• Supporting careers meetings and employability activities
• Updating student placement records and careers systems
• Helping to organise careers events and World of Work activities

No two days are the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people both inside and outside the classroom.

About You
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and passionate about helping young people succeed.
The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience supporting with careers and work experience
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A calm, positive and resilient approach when supporting young people
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing

Experience supporting children or young people with SEND, organising work placements, or working with employers is essential to be considered for this role.

What They Offer

• A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
• The opportunity to help prepare young people for adulthood and employment
• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A varied role combining classroom support with careers and community engagement

If you are passionate about helping young people develop the confidence, independence and skills they need for the future, we would love to hear from you.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.


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.