Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Pay rate: £95.00 per day
Location: Birmingham
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in the Birmingham area, supporting pupils aged 11–19 years with a range of additional needs including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant:
• Competitive daily rate of £95.00
• Opportunity to support pupils with a wide range of SEN needs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Be part of a supportive school team and agency network

Job requirements:
• Previous experience of working with children or young people (SEN experience desirable)
• A patient, resilient, and compassionate approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Role responsibilities:
• Providing support to pupils aged 11–19 with a variety of special educational needs
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom organisation
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning
• Delivering 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs

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.