Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title Teaching Assistant – Secondary Schools
Pay Rate £95 – £120 per day (DOE)
Location Birmingham
Job Type N/A
Hours Flexible

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work in Secondary Schools in Birmingham.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Competitive daily rate
• Free CPD training
• School hours
• Own dedicated consultant to ensure you are happy with your work
• Flexible working

Job Requirements of this Teaching Assistant job in Birmingham
• The role involves working in a school-based or residential education setting, including provisions for Special Educational Needs (SEN). You will support secondary-aged students (Key Stages 3–5) in both small groups and on a one-to-one basis, assisting the class teacher with delivering lessons and implementing personalised learning strategies to meet a range of abilities and additional needs.
• Supporting Secondary students (KS3/KS4/KS5) across a range of subjects, both in and out of the classroom
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of working with children/young people with additional learning needs (SEN/SEMH)
• Experience, Knowledge and Understanding of working with disengaged young people or looked after children
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to acquire one

About Smart Education
Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, we recruit for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurse and Tutors.

SMART EDUCATION is 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 to children.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £95 - £120 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 12/02/2026