Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Balfor Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a full-time Level 3 Teaching Assistant in Solihull. The successful candidate will support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges in a specialist school. Responsibilities include assisting teachers, managing behaviour support plans, and providing direct support to students. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and experience with SEMH, ASD, or ADHD. Salary is between £85 and £100 per day, and a valid Enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in supporting children with SEMH and related needs.
• Prior experience in a specialist or mainstream SEN setting.
• Ability to manage behaviour support plans.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with material preparation for lessons.
• Assist with displays and manage behaviour support plans.
• Provide direct 1:1 or small group support.

Skills

Experience with SEMH

Communication skills

Flexibility and proactivity

Compassionate qualities

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate

Tools

PECS training

Makaton training

Job description

Level 3 Teaching Assistant

Location: Solihull
Duration: Full time, ongoing
Salary: £85 – £100 per day

The School/Role

A specialist SEN primary school in Solihull is currently seeking a full-time 1:1 Teaching Assistant. This supportive and inclusive school caters to students who experience social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, alongside other needs such as ASD, ADHD, and speech or language challenges.

If you’re interested in this role, then contact Haleemah at Balfor on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to [e-mail]

This will include supporting teachers with material preparation for lessons, assisting with displays, managing behaviour support plans, and providing direct 1:1 or small group support focused on emotional regulation, social interaction, and learning.

The ideal candidate for a TA role should:

• Demonstrate experience or a strong interest in supporting children with SEMH and related needs
• Possess prior experience collaborating within a specialist or mainstream SEN setting
• Exhibit flexibility, proactivity, and patience
• Show nurturing and compassionate qualities in their approach
• Communicate effectively within a team and remain calm under pressure

A new enhanced DBS will be needed for this role or a subscription to the DBS update service.

Requirements:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• PECS and Makaton training/experience (desirable)
• Experience with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or behavioural needs
• Level 1 Safeguarding Certificate
• Recent school-based references
• Valid Photo ID – Driving Licence or Passport
• Full Enhanced DBS – on the update service

How to Apply?

If you believe you are a strong candidate for this position, please submit your CV through the application page. Haleemah from Balfor Recruitment will reach out to you to discuss the next steps if you are shortlisted. Please note that a valid DBS is required for trialling in this role. Trials have already begun, so be sure to submit your application promptly.