Job Title: Academic Support Worker
Location: Birmingham
Salary: GBP26,707 : GBP27,319 per annum : SS2
Job type: Permanent, Full:Time
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.
The Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join UCBs Disability and Neurodiversity team as we continue to expand our College and 6th Form provision.
You will be passionate, dedicated, and experienced in supporting students who have shared an SpLD or disability.
The successful candidate will support College and 6th Form students both in:class, and via 1:1 appointments, alongside providing critical administrative support for the team (conducting interim reviews and reviewing supporting documentation).
Why Work at University College Birmingham?
* A student:focused institution, emphasising widening participation and being inclusive for all
* High:quality, inclusive support delivered in collaboration with other academic departments
* A supportive environment with opportunities for professional development
Benefits:
* Generous allocation of annual leave
* 29 days paid leave per year
* 12 Bank Holidays and Concessionary Days
* Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
* Employer Contributions : 20.9
* Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
* Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
* Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
* A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including technology and cycle.
* Heavily:subsidised on:site car parking in central Birmingham
* Free on:site gym membership
Extra Information:
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
Closing Date : Sunday 8th March 2026.
Interview Date : Wednesday 18th March 2026.
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Candidates with experience of: Academic Care Worker, Academic Care Support, Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Domiciliary Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant will also be considered for this role.