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 inc...