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Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Pay Rate: £85.12 - £95.13 per day

Location: Cradley
Hours:

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 0845 – 1445.

Wednesday: 0845 – 1630

Friday: 0845 – 1315.

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in an Alternative Provision school in Cradley, supporting students in Key Stages 3 & 4 with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Job Requirements for this Teaching Assistant role in Birmingham:

• Experience supporting students with SEMH needs – essential
• Experience within an alternate provision / PRU environment
• Strong interpersonal and behaviour management skills
• Ability to build trust and positive relationships with pupils
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach to supporting challenging behaviour
• Reliability, positivity, and a solution-focused mindset

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:

• Weekly pay
• Free CPD training
• Holiday pay
• Dedicated consultant to ensure you are satisfied with your work

This role involves working with secondary-aged pupils (11–16) who may face barriers to mainstream education. You will support their learning, emotional development, and social engagement, working as part of a close-knit and experienced team.

About Smart Education

Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for both permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses, and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offense to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

If you are ready to be part of a supportive team dedicated to empowering students, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join Smart Education in shaping a brighter future for students and their families.

Location: Cradley Heath | Salary: 85.12 - 95.13 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 02/07/2025