Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a flexible Teaching Assistant to support in Birmingham and surrounding areas. You can choose 1 day a week or 5 days, with potential for longer placements. The role covers EYFS to KS2, including SEND support, in welcoming primary schools.

Highlights include flexible scheduling, competitive rates, and ongoing consultant support to help you secure suitable local opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in a Primary School setting.
• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (desirable).
• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable attitude.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with classroom activities and daily learning.
• Work with pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Support children with additional learning needs, including SEND.
• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and confidence.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and routines.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Enthusiastic attitude

Passion for child development

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Flexible Day-to-Day Supply

Location: Birmingham and Surrounding Areas

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Flexible / Day-to-Day Supply

Are you a passionate Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Do you enjoy supporting children with their learning and making a positive difference in the classroom?

Would you like the freedom to choose when and where you work?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming Primary Schools across Birmingham and the surrounding areas, who are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to support on a flexible, day-to-day basis.

Whether you're looking for 1 day a week or 5, we have opportunities to suit your availability, with the potential for longer term placements!

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

• Support teachers with classroom activities and daily learning.


• Work with pupils across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.


• Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required.


• Support children with additional learning needs, including SEND.


• Encourage positive behaviour, engagement and confidence.


• Adapt quickly to different school environments and routines.


• Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.

The ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• Previous experience supporting children in a Primary School setting.


• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable).


• Experience supporting pupils with SEND (desirable).


• A positive, enthusiastic and adaptable attitude.


• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.


• A genuine passion for supporting children's development.

Why work with TeacherActive?

• Flexible working - choose the days that suit you!


• Competitive rates of pay.


• Opportunities across a variety of local Primary Schools.


• Access to FREE CPD courses and training.


• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support.


• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent positions.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident
Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

Company and Position Details

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £95 to £110 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: B1 1AA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 16 Oct 2026

Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Salary: £90 - £110 per day