Teaching Assistant

Location: Bournville

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