Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (with 1:1 responsibility)
Pay Rate: £95.31 - £98.62 per day
Location: Balsall Heath
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, term-time only

Smart Education is currently recruiting for multiple Teaching Assistants to support a specialist educational provision in Balsall Heath. One of the roles will include 1:1 pupil support responsibility . This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a nurturing, inclusive setting dedicated to supporting children with a range of special educational needs (SEN).

• Weekly pay

• Dedicated consultant to support your placement

• Opportunity for long-term, secure employment

• Make a meaningful impact on pupils with additional needs

• Supportive and well-established school environment

• Minimum Level 2 qualification (Level 3 desirable)

• Experience working with young people with SEN in a school or care setting

• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, positive approach

• Ability to work both 1:1 and with small groups of pupils

• Understanding of how to support independence, self-esteem, and inclusion

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupils welfare

• Work alongside class teachers to raise pupil engagement and achievement

• Support pupils with learning activities, including those with EHCPs

• Deliver personalised interventions and track pupil progress

• Foster positive relationships with pupils, promoting confidence and independence

• Provide targeted 1:1 support where required

• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Ensure pupils feel included, supported, and safe in the learning environment

This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and are looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people with additional needs.

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 re ready to take the next step in your SEN support career, apply today and join Smart Education in shaping brighter futures for learners.