Teaching Assistant - September 2025

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking a qualified Teaching Assistant for Key Stage 2 roles, focusing on children with complex needs in Birmingham. The position involves providing tailored support and working collaboratively within a nurturing team environment. Candidates must demonstrate compassion and a commitment to enhancing student learning experiences while receiving professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Competitive rates of pay

Supportive school environment

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs essential.
• Calm and compassionate approach required.
• Level 3 qualified.

Responsibilities

• Support Key Stage 2 pupils with complex needs.
• Deliver 1:1 and small group support.
• Assist with personal care and foster independence.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Patience

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in teaching assistance

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2 – Complex Needs – September Start
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with complex learning needs? This local special school with an excellent reputation in the community is looking for Level 3 qualified Teaching Assistants to join their team from September, working with Key Stage 2 pupils who require specialist support.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dedicated and skilled team in a nurturing school environment. You will be working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver tailored support to pupils with a range of needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and physical disabilities. The successful candidate must have experience supporting children with special educational needs and a calm, compassionate approach to their work.

Job Role:

• Supporting pupils in Key Stage 2 with complex learning and communication needs
• Delivering 1:1 and small group support under the guidance of the class teacher
• Assisting with personal care and supporting pupils’ independence
• Creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
• Working collaboratively with staff and therapists to meet the needs of each pupil

In return, you will enjoy:

• A rewarding role in an inclusive and supportive school
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Working in a setting with excellent facilities and a child-centred ethos
• Being part of a team that truly values the contributions of support staff
• Competitive rates of pay based on experience and qualifications

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity, please “Apply Now” or contact Harry at The Education Network Birmingham. Not the role for you? Ask the team about our other Teaching Assistant vacancies or refer a Teaching Assistant and ask about our excellent referral scheme.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.