Job Description

Salary

Full Time Equivalent 24,626 Pro Rata Annual Salary 16,657.40

Contractual hours

29.2

Basis

Part Time - TTO (38 weeks)

Region

Part Time

Package

On Site Gym
Free Parking
Local Government Pension Scheme
Staff Discounts
Cycle to Work

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

03/10/2025

Job reference

REQ001729

Job Title

Teaching Assistant - Part Time

Job Ref No:

REQ001729

Hours

per week:

Part Time- 0.8 FTE (29.2 hours per week)

Contract Type:

(Permanent- Term Time only 38 weeks)

T&Cs:

Business Support

Band:

C

Salary:

Full Time Equivalent 24,626

Pro Rata Annual Salary 16,657.40

Location:

South & City College Birmingham Post-holders can be required to work at any College Centre

Closing Date:

21st October 2025

Interview

03rd November 2025

Date:

DBS Check required Enhanced DBS check/certificate required

Responsible to:

Assistant Director, Student Engagement

Aims of Job/Job Purpose

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We are pleased to be recruiting for a Part Time teaching Assistant working during term times

alongside teaching staff to support the teaching and learning process to help learners complete their chosen course of study successfully and to

Foster the participation of students in the social and academic processes of the College. Seek to enable students to become more independent learners

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

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To provide in-class support to learners with out of class support where identified


To complete relevant documentation/systems to track and monitor progress as required by the college.


Support and maintain effective working relationships with learners and liaise with tutors and other relevant staff to ensure that support is appropriate


Work with tutors to identify individual learning needs.


Work with learners and tutors to set and agree individual targets as part of their individual support plan.


Where necessary, carry out further assessments of students.


Contribute towards Personal Education and Education, Health and Care Plans


Monitor and review learner's progress regularly and amend targets as necessary.


Modify teaching materials to meet individual learner needs.


As required make referrals internally in response to learners emerging needs i.e. careers, welfare etc.


Provide feedback to learners and tutors on progress at key stages in the learning process


Attend meetings at the request of your line manager to ensure efficient communication with the College.


Assist in the College's recruitment and enrolment process and contribute to advice and guidance processes.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

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Comply with internal and external quality standards and contribute to the College's strategic aims.

Comply with college policies and procedures and health and safety regulations.

Support the safeguarding and promotion of students' welfare.

Maintain confidentiality in relation to all College information and to comply with Data Protection Legislation.

Participate in the College's Appraisal scheme and undertake any training as required.

Support and actively participate in the implementation of the College's Equal Opportunity policies. The job description is intended as a guide to the role and not an exhaustive list of duties. The job description is subject to review and change according to the needs of the college.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Characteristic

Essential

Desirable

Evidence

Be qualified to level 3


P


Application Form Interview


Hold a Teaching Assistant Qualification, minimum of level 2


P


Application Form Interview


Hold a level 2 or above in English (Literacy) eg Adult Literacy, GCSE A-C

and hold a level 2 or above in Maths (Numeracy) eg

Adult Numeracy GCSE A-C, or be able to demonstrate the skills at that level


P


Application Form

Interview

Test


Experience of supporting learners with learning difficulties/disabilities in an post 14 educational environment


P


Application Form Interview


Good interpersonal skills


P


Application Form Interview


Excellent communication skills


P


Application Form Interview


Ability to encourage and motivate learners to succeed


P


Application Form Interview


Have a good understanding of individual learner needs


P


Application Form Interview


Excellent administrative and organisational skills


P


Application Form Interview


Good IT skills to include Microsoft Office packages and Management Information Systems


P


Application Form

Interview Test


Experience of working within a team


P


Application Form Interview


Ability to work flexibly and use own initiative


P


Application Form Interview


Experience of working to pressure and tight deadlines


P


Application Form Interview

It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check

The for this role has been attached, please refer to this for a more detailed information of this role

About South and City College Birmingham's

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

Specified in the , please contact the People Services team by email to

peopleservices@sccb.ac.uk

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks. including, enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

All applicants will be required to provide a minimum of two suitable references covering a 5-year period.

An online search will also be carried out as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected' so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are employers cannot take them into account.

Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of learners.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role