Vacancy Detail

Teaching Assistant

Job Title:
Teaching Assistant – Mainstream & SEN

Pay Rate:
£96.31 – £104.14 per day (dependent on experience)

Location:
Birmingham & surrounding areas

Hours:
Full-time & Part-time | Term-Time Only
Day-to-day, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities available

Are you an experienced or aspiring Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Birmingham?

Smart Education is working with a wide range of specialist SEN schools across Birmingham who are seeking dedicated, proactive and nurturing Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

We have opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings, supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, and moderate to complex learning difficulties.

Why apply?
• Flexible roles to suit your availability
• Opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEN schools
• 1:1 support and small group intervention roles
• Long-term placements with potential permanent opportunities
• Supportive school environments with experienced leadership teams
• Ongoing support and guidance from Smart Education

The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you may:
• Provide classroom support alongside the class teacher
• Deliver 1:1 support for pupils with additional needs
• Support targeted interventions and differentiated learning
• Assist with behaviour management and emotional regulation
• Promote independence, engagement and confidence

We are looking for individuals who are:
• Patient, resilient and adaptable
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Experienced working with children or young people (school or SEN experience preferred)
• Passionate about making a positive impact in education

A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one), and we must be able to obtain recent references.

If you are ready for your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Birmingham, we would love to hear from you.

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 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 for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Location: Birmingham | Salary: £96.31 - £104.14 per day | Job type: Contract | Posted: 24/02/2026