Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Level 2 / Level 3 (SEN & Complex Needs)

Pay Rate:
£95.00 – £98.00 per day

Location:
Birmingham

Hours:
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate

Smart Education is recruiting Level 2 and Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEND school in Birmingham, supporting pupils aged 2–11 years with a wide range of additional and complex needs. The school supports children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Physical Disabilities (PD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated communication needs.

The school provides a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where pupils are supported to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning, working closely with families and professionals to meet individual needs.

Benefits of Working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Work within a specialist SEN setting supporting pupils with complex needs
• Support children’s learning, communication and personal development
• Join a caring, collaborative and experienced SEND team
• Flexible opportunities including supply and longer-term placements
• Immediate start with ongoing support from Smart Education

Job Requirements:
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Experience supporting children with SEN and complex needs in a school environment
• Confidence supporting pupils with ASD, PD, PMLD and SLD
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Enhanced Child or Child & Adult Workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Role Responsibilities:
• Provide classroom, small-group and 1:1 support
• Assist with implementing individual learning and support plans
• Encourage communication, independence and engagement
• Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff
• Maintain a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment

About Smart Education:
Smart Education is a specialist Education and Early Years recruitment agency recruiting for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND professionals, 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 offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £95 - £98 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 04/02/2026