Teaching Assistant - Tamworth Campus

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Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Care First: Further Education - Tamworth Campus
Hours: 37.5 per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
Salary: £23,080.50 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent Term Time Only
Start: December 2026
UK applicants only - no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers, discover their strengths and develop the skills they need for a brighter future?

At Care First - Tamworth Campus, we're looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team and make a meaningful difference to learners with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism and associated needs.

This is more than a classroom support role. It's an opportunity to help learners develop confidence, independence and essential life skills, while supporting them to achieve their individual learning goals.

Every day will bring something different. You could be helping a learner master a new skill, supporting them through a challenging moment, encouraging positive relationships or celebrating an achievement that makes a real difference to their future.

Working closely with teachers, care staff, therapists and the wider campus team, you'll provide personalised support that helps every learner feel valued, understood and encouraged to succeed.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your patience, encouragement and enthusiasm can genuinely change lives, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Help learners achieve their potential by providing one-to-one and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual SEND, SEMH and autism-related needs.
• Bring learning to life by supporting teachers with engaging lessons, preparing resources and creating a positive, accessible learning environment.
• Build confidence and independence, encouraging learners to develop communication, social skills, self-regulation and positive behaviour.
• Provide personalised pastoral support, helping learners manage challenges, develop resilience and participate in daily routines, including personal care where appropriate.
• Celebrate progress and achievement, contributing to Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Profiles, personal learning goals and accurate progress records.
• Work collaboratively with specialist professionals, including teachers, therapists, care staff and families, to provide consistent, learner-centred support.
• Support learning beyond the classroom, assisting with educational visits, off-site activities and practical experiences while following appropriate safety procedures.
• Champion safeguarding and wellbeing, helping create a safe, inclusive environment where every learner feels respected, supported and able to thrive.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who believes every learner deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of the challenges they may face.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in an educational or student-facing setting - essential.
• A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEND, SEMH, autism and additional needs.
• An understanding of safeguarding principles and the SEND Code of Practice, with a commitment to learner safety and wellbeing.
• A caring, patient and empathetic approach, with the resilience to support learners through challenging situations.
• The ability to adapt your approach to individual learning, communication and emotional needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork and organisational skills, alongside basic IT skills for maintaining records.
• A positive, flexible and proactive attitude, with high expectations for every learner's progress and development.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel between sites when required, alongside a willingness to work towards relevant qualifications.

It would also be advantageous to have:

• A Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning, or an equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience supporting learners with SEND and/or SEMH.
• Experience supporting individuals who display behaviours that challenge.

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.

About Our School

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.