College Teaching Assistant
CV-LibraryWolverhampton, West Midlands (County)temporaryPosted: 9 March 2026
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📍 Wolverhampton
📅 Start: Immediate
💼 Further Education College
🔍 Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – Essential
We are recruiting an Academic Learning Mentor to support learners at a Further Education college in Wolverhampton.
This role focuses on academic mentoring, classroom support and learner engagement, supporting students aged 16–19 and adult learners to progress and succeed. The role will also involve supporting learners with additional needs, including assisting with personal care where required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support in Maths, English and/or IT
Support learners with study skills, organisation and engagement
Assist teaching staff during lessons and learning activities
Support students with SEN, SEMH, EAL or well-being needs
Provide practical support to learners with additional needs, including assisting with mobility and personal care where required
Help students maintain independence while ensuring dignity and well-being are supported
Track learner progress and contribute to reviews and support plans
Promote positive behaviour, confidence and resilience
Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
Experience supporting learners in a school or FE setting
Experience supporting students with SEN or additional needs
Willingness to support learners with personal care needs where required
Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills
Calm, proactive and student-focused approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a wider college team
(Relevant qualifications desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer
Supportive FE college environment
Meaningful academic and learner support role
Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
Excellent Wolverhampton location
📍 Wolverhampton
📅 Start: Immediate
💼 Further Education College
🔍 Enhanced DBS on the Update Service – Essential
We are recruiting an Academic Learning Mentor to support learners at a Further Education college in Wolverhampton.
This role focuses on academic mentoring, classroom support and learner engagement, supporting students aged 16–19 and adult learners to progress and succeed. The role will also involve supporting learners with additional needs, including assisting with personal care where required.
Key Responsibilities
Provide 1:1 and small-group academic support in Maths, English and/or IT
Support learners with study skills, organisation and engagement
Assist teaching staff during lessons and learning activities
Support students with SEN, SEMH, EAL or well-being needs
Provide practical support to learners with additional needs, including assisting with mobility and personal care where required
Help students maintain independence while ensuring dignity and well-being are supported
Track learner progress and contribute to reviews and support plans
Promote positive behaviour, confidence and resilience
Requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (essential)
Experience supporting learners in a school or FE setting
Experience supporting students with SEN or additional needs
Willingness to support learners with personal care needs where required
Strong communication, empathy and relationship-building skills
Calm, proactive and student-focused approach
Ability to work effectively as part of a wider college team
(Relevant qualifications desirable but not essential)
What’s on Offer
Supportive FE college environment
Meaningful academic and learner support role
Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
Excellent Wolverhampton location