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Job Title: Adult Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover
Location: Care First - Silica Road, Tamworth, B77 4DT
Salary: £20,683.25 per annum / £13.25 per hour ( not pro rata )
Hours: 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9.00am - 4.00pm
Contract: Fixed Term ending May 2027 Term Time Only
Start: February 2026

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We're seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Adult Teaching Assistant to join our team at Care First - Silica Road on a maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities, Autism, mental health needs, complex health needs, and PMLD.

You will support learners to access person-centred education and development opportunities, helping them grow their skills, independence, and confidence in a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and promote the development of learners attending the 'Skills Tank' provision
• Deliver engaging, meaningful, and fun learning sessions in line with individual support and education plans
• Provide clear feedback to the Hub Manager on learner progress, ensuring records, behaviour plans, and support plans are accurate and up to date
• Support learners individually or in small groups to access the curriculum as independently as possible
• Maintain and use equipment and resources efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues
• Organise classrooms, resources, displays, and groupings to create a stimulating learning environment

About You

We're looking for someone with:

• Care experience with adults who have learning or physical disabilities
• Manual handling and medication administration experience
• Commitment to equality and diversity principles
• Patience, adaptability, and a positive approach to supporting learners
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

If you're passionate about helping vulnerable adults learn, grow, and achieve, this is the role for you! Join Care First - Silica Road and be part of a supportive team making a tangible difference every day.

About Us

Care First supports young adults and adults who learn differently, helping them build brighter, more fulfilled lives.

Our Silica Road Hub spans three acres with two dedicated buildings. We support learners with behavioural needs, mild to moderate learning difficulties, and autism. Everything we do is based on understanding individual needs and promoting positive outcomes. Our approach is caring, adaptable, and grounded in strong educational and therapeutic expertise. Our experienced staff empower learners to feel valued, supported, and confident in their abilities.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.

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 .