Teaching Assistant

Academics Ltd; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Smethwick is seeking a talented teaching assistant for a long-term SEN support role, effective January 2026. The successful candidate will work with pupils in year 3 who have additional needs, requiring empathy and prior experience in SEND. This position offers excellent pay and the opportunity to enhance future job prospects with a reputable agency known for its success in education recruitment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Long-term role with future opportunities

Experience with leading agency

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs.
• Calm and empathetic demeanor required.
• Must have or apply for an enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Support a group of pupils with additional needs.
• Work full days for at least two terms.
• Apply for roles with a reputable agency.

Skills

Empathy

Calm approach

Experience with SEND

Education

Teaching assistant qualification (level 2+)

University degree

Childcare qualification (level 2+)

Job description

The Catholic Partnership Supply Service (CPSS) are looking to appoint a talented teaching assistant in the Smethwick area of Sandwell to start January 2026, working 5 full days per week. This is a long term supply post for at least 2 terms.

This role is SEN Support for pupils in year 3, support a group of pupils with additional needs. You will need a calm approach with empathy for the pupils you will be supporting. Prior SEND TA experience will be essential for this role.

CPSS have an outstanding track record of helping teaching assistants launch or relaunch their careers. We work with newly qualified teaching assistants and teaching assistants in between jobs.

Qualifications we will consider:

• Teaching assistant related (level 2+)
• University graduates
• Childcare related (level 2+)
• Health and social care related (with either school experience or basic knowledge of phonics)
• Unqualified teaching assistants with classroom experience

Key benefits of working in this job through CPSS:

• an opportunity to develop your experience and enhance your appeal to employers
• initial Long-term role with a view to future opportunities
• excellent rates of pay
• work with one of Birmingham's leading agencies with over 22 year's experience of recruiting for Catholic schools

In order to apply for this job you must:

• based in the UK
• eligible to work in the UK
• have or apply for an enhanced DBS

Do not delay your application as the successful candidate will be appointed and start ASAP.