Resource Base Teaching Assistant

Smile Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Primary Resource Base in Birmingham (B8). The role offers a daily rate of £95–£115, with a September 2026 start and 8:30am–3:30pm hours.

You will support pupils with additional needs including ASC and communication challenges, deliver targeted interventions and work closely with the class teacher and SEND team to promote independence and learning engagement.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a UK primary school.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly Autism (desirable).
• Patient, resilient and caring approach.
• Genuine passion for helping children succeed.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs.
• Supporting children with Autism in a specialised Resource Base.
• Delivering interventions and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive engagement in learning.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff to ensure every child reaches their potential.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism support

Interventions delivery

Education

Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary Resource Base

Birmingham B8 | September 2026 | £95–£115 per day | 8:30am–3:30pm

An opportunity for an experienced SEN TA to join a supportive primary Resource Base, working with pupils with additional and complex needs including ASC and communication needs. You'll provide personalised support, help deliver interventions and work closely with the class teacher and wider SEND team.You will gain valuable experience within specialist SEN provision and work alongside experienced teachers and SEND professionals.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs
• Supporting childrenwith Autism in a specialised Resource Base
• Delivering interventions and adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive engagement in learning
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and wider support staff to ensure every child reaches their potential

We’re Looking For:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualificationor equivalent relevant experience
• Previous experience working with children within a UK Primary School
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, particularly Autism (highly desirable)
• A patient, resilient and caring approach
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

What’s On Offer?

• - Competitive daily rates of £95–£115 per day
• - Full-time opportunities available, with part-time applications also considered
• - Immediate starts available, or secure a role ready for September
• - Term-time only working pattern for excellent work-life balance
• - Opportunities that can lead to permanent employmentwithin schools

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.