Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £97.11 – £102.05 per day
Location: Erdington
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational provision in Erdington. This is a fantastic opportunity to support young people aged KS2 to GCSE level and beyond, many of whom have autism and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

• Free parking

• Weekly pay

• Term-time only role promoting work/life balance

• Free CPD and additional training days

• Dedicated consultant for ongoing support

• Opportunity to positively impact some of Birmingham’s most vulnerable children

• NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants (or equivalent)

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent)

• Experience working with young people with autism and/or SEMH needs

• Ability to deliver targeted support and 1:1 interventions

• Skilled in supporting literacy and numeracy development up to GCSE level

• Confidence in implementing consistent behaviour strategies

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with young people, staff, and parents

• Support pupils individually or in small groups, across a range of curriculum subjects

• Act as a key worker for selected pupils, including leading review meetings

• Help to develop pupils’ social, emotional, and academic progress

• Contribute to the preparation, evaluation, and adaptation of learning activities

• Promote inclusive practices and ensure pupil well-being

• Undertake basic administrative duties and contribute to record-keeping

• Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, and stimulating learning environment

• Support the use of ICT in lessons and engage in ongoing CPD

• Collaborate effectively with staff, families, and external professionals

• May be asked to work at other sites within the academy as required

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a caring and structured environment.

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.

If you are ready to be part of a supportive team dedicated to transforming lives, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join Smart Education in shaping a brighter future for all learners.