Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pay rate: £95.00 – £101.91 per day
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Smart Education is currently recruiting for Teaching Assistants to work across a range of SEN schools in the Birmingham area. These schools cater for pupils aged 9–19 years with a variety of needs including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and medical needs.
Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Work across a variety of rewarding SEN settings
• Opportunities for professional growth and training
• Supportive school teams and dedicated consultant
Job requirements:
• Previous experience of working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
Role responsibilities:
• Supporting pupils aged 9–19 years with diverse SEN needs
• Assisting teachers with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encouraging independence, engagement and confidence in learning
• Providing tailored 1:1 or small group support
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