Teaching Assistant - Walsall Campus

Teaching Assistant

Care First: Further Education - Walsall Campus
Salary: £22,160.62 per annum (not pro rata)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8.30am – 4.30pm
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Eligibility: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to provide high-quality support to learners with SEND, SEMH, autism, and associated needs. Working under the direction of teaching staff and the Deputy Campus Lead, you will help learners access the curriculum, support their behaviour and wellbeing, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Your role will include:

• Support teachers in planning and delivering lessons, providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learner needs.

• Assist in creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment and preparing teaching resources as directed.

• Support learners in managing behaviour, developing self-regulation skills, and contributing to behaviour plans.

• Assist with morning routines, personal care, and other pastoral needs as required.

• Contribute to Individual Education Plans, Behaviour Support Profiles, Personal Learning Goals, risk assessments, and maintain accurate records of learner progress and incidents.

• Ensure learner safety and wellbeing, reporting safeguarding concerns promptly to the appropriate lead.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, care staff, therapists, external agencies, and communicate effectively with parents/carers.

• Participate in training, team meetings, performance reviews, and keep up to date with best practices in SEND and specialist education.

• Support off-site activities and educational visits, ensuring adherence to risk assessments and safety procedures.

• Maintain high professional standards, conduct, and compliance, undertaking additional duties as directed by the Deputy Campus Lead.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has willingness to work towards relevant teaching/support qualifications; Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent desirable.

• Experience working in educational or student-facing settings, with experience supporting learners with SEND/SEMH and managing challenging behaviour desirable.

• Understanding of safeguarding requirements and the SEND Code of Practice.

• Ability to provide tailored support to meet individual learner needs.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational, and basic IT skills.

• Empathetic, patient, resilient, adaptable, committed to inclusion, learner-centred approaches, and maintaining high expectations for learners and self.

• Enhanced DBS clearance and a valid driving licence, with willingness to travel between sites as required.

Why Join Care First?

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 part of Options Autism, which for over 19 years has delivered specialist care and education for children, young people and adults with autism and complex needs. Together, we are part of Outcomes First Group, pioneers of innovative, evidence-based approaches that create meaningful, measurable outcomes.

In 2025, Outcomes First Group was officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running - something we’re incredibly proud of.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils 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 pupils 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.

Outcomes First Group 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, Outcomes First Group 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 .

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