Teaching Assistant

SMART Education Recruitment; Stirchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in the Kings Norton area. The role involves supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification, GCSE Maths and English, along with at least six months of experience in a similar specialist setting. The position offers a competitive daily rate of £95.00 – £98.00 and is term-time only, giving you the chance to make a real difference in pupils' lives.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Supportive specialist SEND environment

Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in a similar specialist setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or complex needs.
• Child DBS (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Assist with classroom learning and personalised interventions.
• Work closely with teachers and support staff.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Full-Time

Pay rate: £95.00 – £98.00 per day (depending on experience and qualification)

Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (term-time)

Start Date: January 2026

Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant in the Kings Norton area.

This role is based within a specialist education setting that supports learners with social, emotional and mental health needs. The setting provides a structured, nurturing environment focused on positive relationships, personal development and helping young people build confidence, resilience and independence.

Benefits of working as a Teaching Assistant

• Competitive daily rate
• Full-time, term-time role
• Supportive specialist SEND environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to pupils' lives

Job requirements

• Minimum GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Minimum 6 months experience working in a similar specialist setting
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or complex needs
• Child DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach

Role responsibilities

• Support pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
• Assist with classroom learning and personalised interventions
• Work closely with teachers and support staff
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and wellbeing

About Smart Education

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.